Congress established the Child Support Enforcement Program in 1975 under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act to collect Child Support.    The program's goal is to ensure that all children are supported financially by both parents and to reduce the number of children receiving public assistance.  The increase in the rate of divorce, separation and out-of-wedlock births has been dramatic in the United States.  There are more than one million children in Indiana who are entitled to child support.  The Child Support program is joint effort involving federal, state and local agencies administered in Indiana by the Indiana Department of Child and Family Services, and the Marion County Prosecutor's Office Child Support Division. 

Child Support is important to a child's healthy development.  Child support makes a difference in managing food, shelter, clothing, medical, and dental expenses.  In addition, some researches find a correlation between consistent child support and improved school attendance, higher grade point averages, and reduced behavioral problems.  Children need the emotional and financial support of both parents. 

Our goals are to strive to exceed customer expectations and provide the highest quality of service.

Child Support Chief: John Owens
Assistant Chief: Scott Cooke