Fact Sheets

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This page shares handouts, fact sheets, and data about OCSS, the child support program, and other services for families. Child support professionals can use these handouts to inform parents about child support services.

Office of Child Support Services Fact Sheet

Learn about the national program's mission and how it's administered. 

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A Look Inside OCSS

Get a behind-the-scenes look at OCSS operations and services.

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How Does Child Support Work? (PDF — 1,514.51 KB)

Use this handout to inform parents about the services provided by the local child support office.

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Story Behind the Numbers

These briefs present data analyses to better understand performance and caseload trends to help inform policy and strengthen outcomes.

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Infographics

Our infographics provide data snapshots of the national program and highlights of the tribal child support program. 

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Tribal Child Support Fact Sheet (PDF — 570.59 KB)

Learn about growth in the tribal child support program and how tribes operate comprehensive programs.

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Finding Services for Fathers and Families

This list of resources helps fathers with child support, employment, housing, health insurance, and more.

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Flexibility, Efficiency, and Modernization in Child Support Programs Final Rule

These fact sheets explain provisions in the regulation to strengthen and increase effectiveness of the program. 

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Insurance Match Fact Sheet (PDF — 383.49 KB)

State programs can participate in this match to help collect past-due payments for families.

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