Office of Child Support Services (OCSS)

For tribes interested in starting a program

We have guidance to help tribes apply for funding and develop a plan to operate a child support program consistent with their culture and values

Download the guidance

New rule helps programs during emergencies

The new regulation allows OCSS to provide temporary relief from certain performance standards and financial penalties during national disasters and other calamities

Learn about the rule

New rule promotes growth of tribal programs

It eliminates burdensome costs and promotes equity

Learn about the rule

Apply for employment services grants

Funds will help programs develop and refine child support-led employment efforts

Learn the nuances of military cases

Our updated training course has a presentation, a guide with speaker notes, and handouts to help caseworkers process military cases effectively

Get the training resources

We're helping families around the world

A new service is streamlining international child support payments and ensuring families receive more money

Read about the service

OCSS is the federal agency that oversees the national child support program.
We partner with federal, state, tribal and local governments and others to promote parental responsibility so that children receive support from both parents even when they live in separate households. Learn more about us!