 The Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department (CSSD), alongside 47 regional and local child support agencies in California, proudly recognizes August as Child Support Awareness Month (CSAM), a time to highlight the vital role child support plays in helping children thrive.
This year’s statewide theme, “New Laws. New Approach. Your Best Deal,” reflects a wave of modernization and legislative changes that has reshaped the child support program in the past five years. Throughout August, CSSD will host a variety of events to raise awareness about CSAM and connect with the community.
As we observe Child Support Awareness Month, we recognize that while every family is different, all parents share the same goal, which is to build a better future for their children. For more information on child support services, visit cssd.lacounty.gov.
 Click here or on the calendar above to learn more details about where child support specialists will be in your community.
 Did you know fathers can receive financial child support too? If you are the caretaker of a child, you may be entitled to child support payments from the other parent. Learn how LA County Child Support Services can help get you started and open a case at cssd.lacounty.gov/child-support-process.
Additional Los Angeles County Resources
 Every child deserves safe, nurturing and enriching care — and all families deserve support navigating those choices. Child Care Choices LA County is a hub for parents and caregivers to find childcare and early education programs. Learn more at childcarechoiceslacounty.org.
 Need diapers for your little ones? LA County Library is offering free diapers in sizes 0 – 6 at select library locations!
Sizes may vary at libraries. They are available while supplies last. It is recommended to contact the library before you visit to confirm availability.
Learn more at LACountyLibrary.org/Diapers.
 The Aging & Disabilities Department (AD), through a collaboration with the L.A. County Commission on Disabilities (LACCOD), is developing a five-year Strategic Plan for disability services. The Strategic Plan aims to assess current disability services in L.A. County, identify unmet needs, and prioritize service areas. It will gather input through surveys and focus groups, enhance stakeholder collaboration, and develop strategies for expanding and improving services.
The survey is available now online at Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department Disability Services Survey until Thursday, August 21, 2025.
The Los Angeles County Child Support Services Department establishes judgments for parentage, as well as establishes, modifies, and enforces orders for child support. The Department has more than 1000 employees, including over 86 attorneys, and in 2024, collected and distributed more than $512 million in child support. The department's core purpose is to ensure children thrive, with a mission of connecting with parents and caregivers to provide child support services.
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