How does a custodial parent get into the IV-D program?
The IV-D program is a federal, state, and local effort to help parents and their children collect child support. Through this program, absent parents can be located, paternity can be established, and support orders can be enforced to ensure the payment of child support. You can join the IV-D program by calling the Illinois Department of Public Aid at 1-800-447-4278. You can also get information on signing up for the IV-D program by calling the Clerk’s Office in Cook County. Contact Information for the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court is listed above.
