California Child Support Services

Child Support? In this economy? Actually, yes. We recently updated our payment calculator to reflect current economic realities. Support designed with co-parents in mind. Learn more: childsupport.ca.gov #ChildSupportAwarenessMonth

As of 2022, driver’s licenses can no longer be suspended for child support non-payment if the parent earns below 70% of the median income. 👏 This helps our parents stay on track – support not punishment. 👏 Learn more: childsupport.ca.gov #ChildSupportAwarenessMonth

Did you know? Until recently, parents with children in foster care were automatically referred to child support — even during reunification efforts. This policy ended in 2022 to remove barriers and prioritize keeping families together. Support, not punishment. Learn more: childsupport.ca.gov #ChildSupportAwarenessMonth

Previously, child support owed during a family’s time on CalWORKs was collected by the state. Now, it’s given directly to the family. More support. Less bureaucracy. 👉 Learn more: childsupport.ca.gov #ChildSupportAwarenessMonth

Uncollectable means we won’t collect it. Full stop. Since 2021, California recognizes uncollectable child support debt to help parents only pay what they actually can. 👉New Laws. New Approach. Your Best Deal. Learn more: childsupport.ca.gov #ChildSupportAwarenessMonth

Families on CalWORKs now receive ✨more✨ of their child support directly. In the past, most of that money went to state reimbursement. 🙅 This change increases financial stability for thousands of families across California. The focus is on support, not repayment. Learn more: childsupport.ca.gov #ChildSupportAwarenessMonth

Since 2020, California has put families first! 💪Payments now go to families before the state collects past public assistance debt. This puts money directly in the hands of caregivers and children — where it’s needed most. New laws. New approach. Your best deal. 👉 Learn more: childsupport.ca.gov #ChildSupportAwarenessMonth

Did you know? There have been more legislative changes for child support in the last five years than in the past five decades. Our goal is to help make co-parenting affordable and hassle free. With new laws and a new approach, it’s your best deal. August is Child Support Awareness Month Learn more: childsupport.ca.gov #ChildSupportAwarenessMonth

California dads are joining the #CalDadNetwork! CA Child Support Services salutes Dr. Stewart Perilliatt, Founder/ED and congratulates his organization Man2Man – Urban Youth Advocate, for being the first anchor partner of #CalDadNetwork in Oakland. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/W4v350Wj6xt

California Child Support Services is proud to help launch the #CalDadNetwork which helps connect California fathers with the services they seek: https://ow.ly/y3bS50Wj6tZ