Federal law requires each state to have a child support program. In Oregon, the Department of Human Services oversees the program. It is the goal of the Child Support Program to help ensure that each child in Oregon receives this support.
Every child has the right to have the support of both parents.
Child support services are available to both custodial and noncustodial parents. Even if you or the other parent live in another state, you can apply for services in Oregon. Relatives or other caretakers who have physical custody of a child are also entitled to child support services. The Central Operations Region Accounting Teams of DCS provide the billing and accounting services. DCS also provides services if your child is in the care of the State Offices of Services for Children and Families or the Oregon Youth Authority .