Who can get help from the Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED)?
Any custodial parent (CP) who has physical custody of a child and needs assistance in obtaining child support payments may apply for services. A non-custodial parent (NCP) may apply to have paternity established or to have his/her support order reviewed. What is the application process? Persons receiving assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program automatically receive services from the CSED. Persons not receiving TANF must complete an application form. Applications are available at our Regional Child Support Offices, County Department of Social Services Offices and County Clerks of Court Offices. An application can also be obtained by calling the CSED toll-free number 1-800-768-5858 or downloaded from our Forms and Documents page. Do child support services cost anything? The CSED charges a non-refundable $25.00 application fee. Persons receiving TANF assistance do not have to pay this fee. Notice: As part of the 2005 Deficit Reduction Act passed by Cong
