CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

The Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) is a division within the Department of Finance and Administration. OCSE works in partnership with the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement and other state agencies.

The primary goal of OCSE is to work with custodial parties to help establish and receive court-ordered financial and medical support.

We provide full services to parents and guardians who have an open enforcement case with us. For more information about the OCSE program, go to our website at www.childsupport.arkansas.gov or contact your local child support office.

The Disclosure of your Social Security number is mandated by Public Law 104-193 so that OCSE may provide services related to the establishment of paternity and the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child and/or medical support obligations.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

If you have experienced domestic violence with the other parent, please indicate as such in the enclosed Questionnaire. You may be asked to provide copies of any orders of protection or other information about the situation. OCSE will provide extra protection to information about your whereabouts. You can update information about safety at any time during the life of your case.

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Services are available to you if..

• You are the parent, legal guardian, or caretaker of a child under 18 years of age who lives with you.
• Unpaid child support is owed to you, the child is over the age of 18, and the amount to be recovered is based on a court order. If the child is over age 23 and a judgment has not been entered setting out the total amount of unpaid support owed, enforcement may be limited based on the circumstances of the case.

If you are currently receiving Medicaid (including Arkansas Works) for yourself or if a child for whom you are seeking services is receiving ARKids 1st A or B, fees will not be charged for services.

NOTE: If you currently receive Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA, including Arkansas Work Pays), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or if both you and your child receive Medicaid, there is a different booklet and form for you to complete. Please ask your local child support office for the appropriate form.