Child Support 101 is a compilation of online documents that explain the child support process and services. It is divided into three areas: child support basics, enforcement and family centered services. The first series, Child Support 101, offers information about child support administration and basics. The second series, Child Support 101.2, features a collection of documents explaining the many aspects of and options for enforcement of child support.
Child Support 101 Series
Child Support 101: State Functions
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- Child Support 101: Child Support Basics
- Why child support?
- What is child support?
- Who gets child support?
- Child Support 101: State Administration
- Federal Role in Child Support Enforcement
- State Program Structure
- Who gets child support services from the state?
- Types of Child Support Cases
- How much do child support enforcement programs charge for services?
- What are the special requirements for TANF and Medicaid recipients?
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Child Support 101.2: Enforcement
Contact Us
For more information or to request technical assistance on state or federal child support policies and programs, please send a message to Children & Families staff. As a membership organization serving state legislators and legislative staff, we do not respond to inquiries or provide legal advice related to individual child support or family law cases.
For more information regarding NCSL's child support work, please visit our Child Support Homepage.