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Child Support

Supporting Child Support Awareness Month

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Celebrating and assisting child support professionals do their best work to help families

August is Child Support Awareness Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the vital work of child support professionals. These dedicated individuals work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping families access the resources and support they need. From locating parents to processing payments to connecting parents with opportunities and other services, child support professionals play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of children across our community.

This month, we honor their commitment and pledge to provide them with the valuable resources they require to continue their impactful work. By supporting child support professionals, they can uplift families and the bright futures of our youth.

Join us in expressing gratitude for these unsung heroes during Child Support Awareness Month.

Highlights by the U.S. Census Bureau: 2021 Snapshot 

  • Nationwide, 4.1 million parents received child support payments.
  • $20.2 billion in child support payments were received by parents, with the average monthly payment totaling $441.
  • 2.7 million custodial parents received non-cash support such as groceries, clothes, and diapers as well as reimbursements for medical expenses, child care, and more.

 

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Michelle DeLaune
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)

Karen Ferry
Brown County Child Support in Wisconsin

Judy Gaddis
Arapahoe County Child Support in Colorado

 


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