Department of Child Support Services (DCSS)

Contact

Phone: 866-901-3212

Description

California's child support program works with parents and guardians to ensure children and families receive court-ordered financial and medical support. Child support services are available to the general public through a network of 51 county and regional child support agencies that serve approximately 1.4 million children and families. Some of the services provided include locating a parent; establishing paternity; establishing, modifying and enforcing a court order for child support; and establishing, modifying and enforcing an order for health coverage.

Services

Apply for Child Support

To apply for services, complete the Application for Child Support Services Packet and return it to the county child support agency in your area. Individuals currently receiving CalWORKS are automatically referred to their local child support agency for services. If you are a CalWORKS beneficiary and have questions about your case, please contact your local child support agency.

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Calculate Child Support

The California Guideline Child Support Calculator is based on California Child Support Guidelines and can be used to estimate the amount of child support that may be ordered in your case.

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