Description:
The division supervises the Child Support program which is a joint effort of federal, state, and county governments to secure support payments for children whose parents are not both in the home.
The program provides services upon application of a custodial or noncustodial parent or upon referral from the TANF, Medicaid, or Foster Care programs. Its goals are threefold: to ensure that children are supported by their parents, to foster family responsibility, and to reduce the costs of welfare to the taxpayer.
Services are available statewide, and through cooperation with other states and countries, nationally and internationally. Nationwide toll free - 1-800-231-4255.