The Department serves as a clearinghouse for support payments. The non-custodial parent makes payment through this department, which, in turn, issues checks to the custodial parent. Support payments collected on behalf of children receiving Temporary Cash Assistance reduces the cost to the taxpayer while ensuring that children are supported financially by their parents. When the non-custodial parent fails to honor the obligation, various enforcement tools are used to encourage compliance. These tools include automatic wage withholding, a nationwide listing of new hires, and the use of collection agencies, tax refund intercepts, lottery intercept, credit bureau reporting, and the suspension or revocation of the delinquent non-custodial parent's driver's license.
Court action is an enforcement tool used when other methods fail.
When appropriate, court orders are reviewed for recommendations for increases or decreases in the amount of support. This new program helps non-custodial fathers of children receiving cash assistance learn to strengthen their roles as fathers. Participants also attend classes to prepare them for locating employment. Click here for more info. For information on Child Support Services or for a Tuesday evening appointment call 392-6630.