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Administrative Entity - Glen Allen, Department of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE), Virginia Department of Social Services

5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Eligibility

Parents or guardians with physical custody of a child, as well as agencies with legal custody may apply. If you are receiving public assistance (TANF) or child care subsidy assistance your case is automatically referred to DCSE. A case may also be referred to the Division when a child is placed in foster care. Putative fathers seeking to establish paternity can apply for services and non-custodial parents who wish to pay their child support through DCSE may apply.

Application process

Parents with access to a computer can check child support status on line at jupiter.dss.state.va.us/family. Website also allows access to an expanded payment history.

Service area

VA

Description

Provides child support enforcement services, including: locating the non-custodial parent; establishment of paternity; establishment and modification of an order for child support; and health insurance coverage; enforcement; and collection and distribution of support payments to the custodial parent or guardian(s).

Providing organization

Virginia Department of Social Services

Provides assistance to citizens of Virginia to help them live their best lives. One child, one senior citizen, one person at a time, VDSS programs and services help people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect, achieve self-sufficiency and shape strong futures for themselves, their families and their communities.