August is Child Support Awareness Month, an annual time to raise awareness about a critical income support program that helps millions of children and families.
In FY 2023, child support programs nationwide collected $29.6 billion and served 1 in 5 children in the United States. This kind of support helps families thrive and sets kids up to succeed.
Learn more about the child support program.
Help Spread the Word — #Support4Families
Raise awareness about child support in your community by using our social media posts and graphics.
Child Support Services
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Sample Message
Did you know state and tribal #ChildSupport offices can:
? Locate parents
? Establish parentage
? Establish orders and collect payments
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3zlYwVT #Support4Families
Tailored Message for States and Tribes
Want to know how #ChildSupport works? Our program can:
? Locate parents
? Establish parentage
? Establish orders and collect payments
Learn more at [insert your LOCAL PROGRAM OFFICE WEBSITE] #Support4Families
Video: What is Child Support? (English and Spanish)
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Infographics
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National Infographic
August is #ChildSupport Awareness Month! In FY23, the program collected $29.6 billion and served 12.7 million children nationwide.
This is the kind of support that helps kids thrive.
Learn more about this cost-effective program: https://bit.ly/3xmEdfR #Support4Families
Tribal Infographic
Tribal #ChildSupport programs provide services to Native American families consistent with tribal values and cultures.
In FY23, tribal programs collected $50 million for families.
See how the tribal program has grown: https://bit.ly/4blMrm9 #Support4Families
Employer Infographic
Employers collaborate with the #ChildSupport program to ensure children get the support they need.
See how this partnership works: https://bit.ly/3VW01rV #Support4Families
Sign Up for Child Support (English and Spanish)
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Establishing Parentage (English and Spanish)
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Review an Order for Modification (English and Spanish)
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Sample Message (English)
Did you know? You can ask to have your #ChildSupport order reviewed for modification if you have a significant change in income or living situation. Contact your local office to request a review: https://bit.ly/2UVGXNv #Support4Families
Tailored Message for States and Tribes (English)
Did you know? You can ask to have your #ChildSupport order reviewed for modification if you have a significant change in income or living situation. Learn how to request a review: [insert your LOCAL PROGRAM OFFICE WEBSITE] #Support4Families
Sample Message (Spanish)
¿Sabe que puede pedir que se revise su orden de sustento de menores? Comuníquese con su oficina local para pedir que se revise su orden: https://bit.ly/2UVGXNv #ChildSupport #Support4Families
Tailored Message for States and Tribes (Spanish)
¿Sabe que puede pedir que se revise su orden de sustento de menores? Aprenda cómo pedir una revisión si tiene un cambio significativo en ingresos o gastos de vivienda: [insert your LOCAL PROGRAM OFFICE WEBSITE] #ChildSupport #Support4Families
Fatherhood Resources
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Fatherhood.gov Videos
Have you seen @fatherhoodgov's #Dadication documentary?
Take 15 minutes to watch this powerful video about the lived experiences of fathers and the importance of being involved in their children’s lives: https://www.fatherhood.gov/dadication #Support4Families
Fatherhood Flyer
Children benefit when fathers are involved in their lives.
See our flyer that connects fathers to important services like child support, employment, and housing so they can develop strong and healthy relationships with their children: https://bit.ly/4ePOjXx #Support4Families
Newsletter Template
This is a sample item for a newsletter that you can copy and paste or modify to help promote Child Support Awareness Month to your network.
August is Child Support Awareness Month, and you can help raise awareness about this important program! In FY23, the program collected $29.6 billion and served 1 in 5 children nationwide. This kind of support helps families thrive and sets kids up to succeed. Visit this Office of Child Support Services webpage to learn more about the national program and find sample social media, graphics, and virtual backgrounds. Together, we can help promote this critical income support that helps millions of children and families.
Virtual Backgrounds
Use these virtual backgrounds to help promote Child Support Awareness Month.
