Trust, communications, planning, creativity, risk-taking and respect among program partners and stakeholders are the values to which we in the nation s child support community pledge ourselves. The Child Support Enforcement Program is authorized and defined by statute, title IV-D of the Social Security Act. The Child Support Enforcement Program will put children first by helping both parents assume responsibility for the economic and social well-being, health and stability of their children. We recognize the value of improved relationships with both parents. The Child Support Enforcement program will promote stability, health, safety and economic security for all children in need of support.
Child support includes providing for medical support.
Thus, within the context of first serving the best interests of the child, we must see that all parents are treated fairly and equitably by the CSE system and that the concerns of both parents are recognized. The Program is committed to expanding its knowledge base through research and demonstration projects that are intended to improve the operations of the program and advance the well-being of children. The Program is sensitive to the fact that we now have access to a vast array of personal information about people receiving our services as well as others outside the child support program. We recognize the responsibility that comes with access to this data and we are committed to respecting and ensuring the privacy and security of this information. For the purpose of this document, the primary customers and beneficiaries of the Child Support Enforcement Program are children in need of support.