Child Support Services

Apply online for child support services! The Colorado Child Support Services (CSS) Program has launched a streamlined application that's available 24/7 - apply online anywhere, any time. Get started today by visiting the State of Colorado's Child Support Services website.

Child Support Services are FREE to all participants!!

Child Support Enforcement Program

The Child Support Enforcement Program is authorized and defined by statute Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. The legal duty to support a minor child belongs to both parents, even if the custodial parent is capable of caring for the child single-handedly. Child support is awarded to provide for the child's basic needs and to allow the child to share in the standard of living of both parents. The non-custodial parent may be either the mother or the father. Child Support Services works with both the custodial and non-custodial parent so ensure fair and accurate determination of support.

Services

Services provided include:

  • Assist parents with establishing paternity
  • Locating an absent parent
  • Obtaining financial and medical support for their child(ren)
  • Enforcement of the child support order

The Child Support Unit does not handle the following issues:

  • Divorce
  • Mediation
  • Visitation and custody

Mandatory Participants

All persons applying for services under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Basic Cash Assistance program are mandatorily required to participate with the Child Support Unit. 

For More Information

To learn more about the program or for more information and how to apply, please contact the Child Support Services Unit of the Elbert County Health and Human Services Department.

Other Child Support Resources

State of Colorado

The State of Colorado's Child Support website has extensive information for parents, employers, child support technicians and partner agencies. Parents can also access their payment information 24/7 by signing up on this site.

Federal

The Federal Administration for Children and Families website contains detailed information about the child support program, contact information for each state as well as other states and tribunals laws and regulations.

The Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement does not provide services directly to families. Instead, it helps child support agencies in the states and tribes develop, manage and operate their programs effectively and according to federal law.