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Child Support
Child Support Customer Service Portal The Child Support Services Division encourages responsible parenting, family self-sufficiency, and child well-being by providing assistance in locating parents, establishing patern...


How to Apply
There are numerous ways to apply for Child Support Services. Unless you are a recipient of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), applying for our services is entirely up to you. If you are receiving TANF, an appl...


Parents & Families
Children do better when both parents are involved in their lives. Non-custodial parents who support their children financially are also more likely to see them regularly and provide emotional support, which leads to better...


Establishing Paternity
What is paternity? Paternity means legal fatherhood. If parents were unmarried at the time of the child’s birth, they can complete a Paternity Acknowledgement Affidavit to create a legal connection between the child and th...


Establishing or Modifying a Child Support Order
A child support order is a legal document, filed through the court, which determines how much the other parent will pay and includes additional important aspects, like the payment structure and provisions for the child’s h...


Locating Absent Parents and Available Enforcement Remedies
Before a case can be scheduled for an Administrative or Judicial Hearing by one of our Regional Offices, the case is referred to the Central Parent Locate Service (CPLS). How does CPLS work? CPLS collects and verifies the...


Parents Who Owe Child Support
Children thrive when both parents are responsible and active in their lives. Since children don’t come with an instruction book, sometimes it is helpful to look for outside resources to become the best parent you can be fo...


Visitation Involvement Parenting
Success Story: Coordination between DSS and Fatherhood Programs yields results! Read a success story, click here. The Child Support Services Division (CSSD) does not have the authority to address custody and visitation is...


Links and Resources
Responsible Father Registry If you think that you may have fathered a child, you may register with the Responsible Father Registry to protect your rights should the child be placed for adoption. Application for Services ...


About
The Department’s Mission To serve South Carolina by promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and vulnerable adults, helping individuals achieve stability and strengthening families.