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The Child Support Digest is an NCSL electronic newsletter for state legislators, legislative staff, and others interested in child support policy. This newsletter provides periodic updates on child support and family centered support services legislation and budgets; highlights innovative policies and programs; and connects you with reports and news of upcoming NCSL events.
The publication is prepared under a partnership project of NCSL's Children and Families Program and the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement. The NCSL project is designed to help states tap the best research and information available in considering child support policy options and reforms.
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About This NCSL Project
NCSL staff in D.C. and Denver can provide comprehensive, thorough, and timely information on critical child support policy issues. We provide services to legislators and staff working to improve state policies affecting children and their families. The Denver-based child support project staff focuses on state policy, tracking legislation and providing research and policy analysis, consultation, and technical assistance specifically geared to the legislative audience. Denver staff can be reached at (303) 364-7700 or cyf-info@ncsl.org.
NCSL staff in Washington, D.C. track and analyze federal legislation and policy and represent state legislatures on child support issues before Congress and the Administration. In D.C., Sheri Steisel and Emily Wengrovius can be reached at (202) 624-5400 or fedhumserv-info@ncsl.org.
The child support project and D.C. human services staff receive guidance and support from NCSL's Human Services and Welfare Standing Committee.