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Child Support is a Section of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

HHS Mission Statement: HHS fosters positive, comprehensive outcomes by promoting economic, behavioral, and physical health, ensuring a holistic approach to individual and community well-being. 

Our mission underscores the incredible work that is already underway across HHS today.  It reflects our commitment to keep the well-being of individuals and communities at the forefront of our efforts. 

The purpose of the Child Support Program is to help parents meet the needs of their children by securing appropriate and sustainable child support. 

Child Support works with cases receiving Full Services and cases receiving Limited Services.

The primary activities of cases receiving Full Services include:

  • Locate
  • Paternity Establishment
  • Establishment of Court-Ordered Child Support
  • Establishment of Court-Ordered Medical Support
  • Enforcement of Court-Ordered Support
  • Review and Adjustment
  • Receive and Distribute Payments

Child Support works in partnership with the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement(link is external) and other state agencies.

The Child Support Enforcement program was enacted in 1975. Learn more about the history of Child Support in the Child Support Enforcement: Program Basics report issued July 25, 2019.