 This August, we're recognizing Child Support Awareness Month! Did you know kids whose parents pay child support are more likely to stay in school and thrive? It's true!
Not enrolled in child support yet? Here's how to get started:
✅Apply online or in person
✅ Meet with a caseworker
✅Get connected to services built around your family's needs
It's that easy! We are here to help.
Learn more about Child Support Awareness Month here.
 Click here or on the calendar above to learn more details about where child support specialists will be in your community.
Additional Los Angeles County Resources
 Extreme heat can be dangerous, but preparation can help keep you and your loved ones safe. Plan ahead by identifying cool places, preparing your home, gathering supplies, and checking on those who may need extra support.
Learn how to prepare and stay safe at ph.lacounty.gov/extremeheat. To find a cooling center or other resources near you, visit ready.lacounty.gov/heat.
 Los Angeles County invites residents to celebrate the launch of new affordable high-speed internet in South Los Angeles. The free community event will take place on Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Roosevelt Park Senior Center from 9 to 11 AM.
Attend to learn about affordable internet plans starting at $25/month for qualifying households. Supplies are limited and limited to one per approved household.
 LA County renters, homeowners, seniors, families and fire survivors can access free homeless prevention programs and services including rental assistance, mortgage relief, utility assistance, legal aid and housing navigation.
Find help and get connected at http://lacounty.gov/prevention.
 LA County Parks & Recreation invites the community to Everybody Swims, which includes FREE recreational swim, water exercise, learn to swim, youth water polo, and lap swim year-round! Enjoy water activities at the locations listed below:
- Castaic Aquatic Center in Castaic
- San Fernando Regional Pool in San Fernando
- Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center in Whittier
- Belvedere Aquatic Center in East Los Angeles
- Hilda L Solis Aquatic Center in La Puente
Click here to learn more and sign up.
 Join the LA County Department of Public Social Services on Aug. 19 or Aug. 20 for a free webinar to learn about new work requirements, exemptions, and how to keep your CalFresh benefits active.
The webinar will cover: Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) work requirements, CalFresh eligibility requirements for certain non-citizens, and the State Utility Assistance Subsidy (SUAS) and Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) deduction. Register online here.
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 2025, 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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