Kings County Department of Child Support Services provides cost-effective services to parents or caretakers of minor children to ensure children and families receive court-ordered financial and medical support.  We offer solutions for parents including the establishment and enforcement of child support orders through exclusive enforcement tools, establishment of legal paternity through genetic testing, complete account maintenance, and exceptional customer service to assist customers.   

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide fair and equitable customer service to everyone with the goal of improving the lives of children.

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  I Need To.....

• Apply for Child Support Services
• Make a Payment
• Establish Paternity
• Request a Telephonic Appearance
• Calculate My Child Support
• Calculate Arrears Payment

 Information and Resources

• Child Support Handbook
• Employer Information
• Kings County Superior Court
• Family Law Facilitator
• $35 Annual Service Fee
• Compromise of Arrears Program
• Military Information
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Kings County Holiday Schedule
• Community Outreach
• California Department of Child Support Services
• Federal Office of Child Support
• Child Support Directors Association (CSDA) Fact Sheets

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