 Click here or on the calendar above to learn more details about where child support specialists will be in your community.
 MYTH: A father should financially support their child without help.
FACT: Fathers may feel uncomfortable asking for child support, as it can challenge traditional gender norms, but kids are entitled to support from both parents!
Learn how to get help and open a case with LA County Child Support Services today at cssd.lacounty.gov.
Additional Los Angeles County Resources
 Kids and youth can play, create, and explore with Every Body Plays After-School Program at LA County Parks! This FREE program is packed with fun in a safe, welcoming space where kids and youth can connect, learn, and thrive.
Go online, call or visit your park to register or for more information!
 Get a free college savings account with CalKIDS! CalKIDS is a State of California program that offers up to $1,500 in free money for eligible low-income public-school students to save for college and career training. Visit CalKIDS.org and review the CalKIDS Program Facts to check your eligibility. Families may also call (888) 445-2377 for help with additional questions.
 CalFresh customers can take advantage of phone services, internet services, and other essential services that offer discounts and waivers to save money on utility expenses. Be sure to contact your utility service providers for further details. Those in need of food assistance are welcome to apply for CalFresh today at BenefitsCal.com.
 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has partnered with the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to provide medical debt relief for low-income County residents with unpaid medical bills.
Residents do not need to apply for the Medical Debt Relief Program. Those meeting the program’s eligibility requirement will receive a letter from L.A. County and Undue Medical Debt notifying them of their debt cancellation. Click here to learn more.
 Stay informed and sign up for emergency alerts in Los Angeles County by visiting alert.lacounty.gov.
Alert LA County is an opt-in mass notification program utilized by the County of Los Angeles that allows individuals to receive emergency alerts by text, email, and/or phone call. It also has accessibility features for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.
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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