We believe the option to implement noncustodial parent employment services is a good strategy to increase participation in the workforce, improve compliance with court-ordered child support payments, and provide low-income Americans with a path out of poverty to financial self-sufficiency.
The Knowledge Works initiative helps child support agencies implement or enhance a noncustodial parent employment program by highlighting the work of successful programs in other jurisdictions. By sharing documents and connecting agencies to OCSS subject matter experts, we can help assess your program, plan, implement, and determine funding sources to develop your child support-led noncustodial parent employment program.

Child Support-Led Employment Programs by State
At least 25 states provide employment and training services for noncustodial parents.

Training: Noncustodial Parent Employment Programs
Check back for upcoming training announcements or view previously recorded webinars.

Tom's Success
Read about Tom's journey in Wisconsin's ELEVATE program during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Existing Program Models
Get overviews of the three approaches to identify, recruit, and enroll program participants.

Planning Tools, Policy Resources, and Funding Guidance
Download and use a Guide and Checklist for Employment Services Implementation and Program Planning. Access recent guidance identifying allowable federal funding sources and strategies, and read overviews of federal funding approaches.

What Works
Find resources that show "What Works," including evaluation reports, program summaries, and highlights of lessons learned during implementation. The Evaluation Continuum provides guidance on how to measure results and review evidence to determine program improvement.

Sample Documents, Forms, and Templates
Don’t recreate the wheel! These sample documents from other states can help you with design, partnership development, and program operation.

Request Help With Establishing a Noncustodial Parent Employment Program
We can help child support professionals develop and operate a child support-led employment program or connect you to experts in other jurisdictions. Send a request to our OCSS Subject Matter Experts.