Los Angeles County Child Support Services September Newsletter

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Court Comms

Child Support Services recommends that you participate in the court hearing by identifying child support factors and proceeding without the other parent.

There won't be a penalty for not participating, but they could face an adverse court order.

Learn more here or call us at (866) 901-3212 for general questions.


Calendar

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

WIC

Expecting mothers or families with children under 5 years old (ages 0 to 4) can apply for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) benefits at the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) El Monte, Rancho Park, Belvedere, South Family, Lancaster, and Florence district offices every second Thursday of the month.

Applications for WIC are also accepted online at California Women, Infants & Children Program or by calling (800) 852-5770.


STAR

Registration for STAR Tutoring at Los Angeles County Library is now open!

Students in grades 1–6 can receive free, small group tutoring in reading or math. The fall session will run from September 8 to November 19, 2026, at participating library locations.

Learn more and register here: LACountyLibrary.org/star-tutoring


PD

Knowledge is power. The Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office is working to ensure every person understands their constitutional rights in the criminal legal system, and they want to hear from you!

Take this quick survey to help shape future public education resources for our Los Angeles County community.


LACDA

The Los Angeles County Development Authority's Public Housing Program is accepting registrations for 16 Site-Based Waiting Lists, including 10 elderly-designated properties.

The deadline to apply is September 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Small site lists may close earlier once 1,000 applications are received. Interested individuals may register to one or more lists during this time.

Apply here or by calling (626) 586 1522. Information including property addresses, bedroom sizes, and more can be found at lacda.org.


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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.