Children thrive when they receive financial, emotional, and medical support from both parents, even when they live in separate households.
Our office helps connect families with local child support programs that locate parents, establish paternity, and set child support orders. Whether you’re a mom, dad, or grandparent, learn how child support can be a reliable source of income for your children.
Contact Your Local Child Support Office
Get contact information for your state, local, or tribal child support office.
Child Support 101 Visit disclaimer page
To learn more about the child support program, watch this short video.
Handbook for Military Families
Service members and families can find information here about your unique child support needs.
Top Parent Resources
Child Support Glossary
Glossary of common child support terms including a list of acronyms and definitions of terms used by child support workers
Federal Tax Refund Offset Program
Provides an overview and answers questions about the Federal Tax Refund Offset Program
How to Get Child Support
Information on applying for child support and steps to collecting child support
State by State - How to Change a Child Support Order
Provides state-specific information on how to change a child support order
Are you earning less income?
If your income levels have changed, your child support order may be eligible for review and modification
Frequently Asked Questions for Parents
Answers to parents' frequently asked questions