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Department of Child Support Services
August is Child Support Awareness Month.

Parents have different wants and needs for their children but share a common goal; for their children to thrive. California Child Support wants to help. For more information, visit childsupport.ca.gov

August is Child Support Awareness Month.

Parents have different wants and needs for their children but share a common goal; for their children to thrive. California Child Support wants to help. For more information, visit childsupport.ca.gov
Department of Child Support Services has Moved!

Child Support Services is now located at 333 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110. Our lobby interview area has a significantly smaller meeting area for customers to meet with staff. Now is a great time to try our ZOOM virtual meeting option.

Department of Child Support Services has Moved!

Child Support Services is now located at 333 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110. Our lobby interview area has a significantly smaller meeting area for customers to meet with staff. Now is a great time to try our ZOOM virtual meeting option.
Welcome to Customer Connect

California Child Support Self-Service Website

Welcome to Customer Connect

California Child Support Self-Service Website
Staying Up-to-Date on Your Child Support Payments is Easier Than Ever.

Learn how to make payments online or on the phone.

Staying Up-to-Date on Your Child Support Payments is Easier Than Ever.

Learn how to make payments online or on the phone.
Establishing Parentage

Determining the Legal Parentage of a Child

Establishing Parentage

Determining the Legal Parentage of a Child
Take the Customer Service Survey

Your honesty and participation is greatly appreciated. This input will be used to improve our customer service.

Take the Customer Service Survey

Your honesty and participation is greatly appreciated. This input will be used to improve our customer service.
Our Santa Clara DCSS office is closed on County Official Holidays.

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Our Santa Clara DCSS office is closed on County Official Holidays.

View the full list here.

Mission Statement


The mission of the Santa Clara County Department of Child Support Services is to promote the well-being of children and the self-sufficiency of families by delivering effective child support services to help meet the financial and medical needs of children. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Topics in Focus

Services We Provide

Any parent or legal guardian of a minor child in need of child support may open a case with our office.

Apply for Services

There are several ways to apply for Child Support Services. You may apply whether or not you have a Child Support Order.

Establishment

If parentage (legal parenthood) has not been established, we can help you take the necessary steps to establish parentage.

Payments

Learn how to make payments online or on the phone.

License Release

Learn how you can get your license released?

Court Info Forms

Description and link to forms used at court.

Change My Court Order

Either parent may request a review to modify the court ordered child support amount.

Reduce My Arrears

In some child support cases the Debt Reduction Program allows for a parent to pay less than the total arrears owed to the State.

News & Announcements

2022 Pass-Through Increase

The change will automatically begin January 1, 2022 with no required action

Parents currently receiving cash assistance through the CalWORKs program may see an increase of the amount of collected child support passed through to you depending on the number of children you have living in the home.

Child Support Awareness Month

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One Size Does NOT Fit All

San Jose, CA – August is Child Support Awareness Month, recognized in California and nationwide. In partnership with the 47 county and regional child support offices, California Child Support Services invites all parents to Get the Facts about the services available to connect them with the resources they need.

Child Support Awareness Month

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No Existe Una Solución Universal

San Jose, CA – Agosto es el mes de Concientización sobre Child Support, el cual es reconocido en California y en todo el país. En asociación con oficinas regionales y las 47 oficinas de los diversos condados, los Servicios de California Child Support invitan a todos los padres a conocer los hechos sobre los servicios disponibles para proporcionarles los recursos que necesitan.

Child Support Awareness Month

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Santa Clara County DCSS is partnering with Loved Twice

Santa Clara County DCSS is partnering with Loved Twice

SCC DCSS is partnering with Loved Twice, a non-profit that provides gently used clothing for newborns in need. Each box contains clothing for one boy or girl for the first year of life. One box might contain: 2 blankets, 6 pairs of socks, 6 hats, 1 board book, 10 pairs of pants, 10 short sleeve onesies, 10 long sleeve onesies, 10 sleepers, 5 bibs & 10 extras (overalls, jackets, dresses, diapers, etc…).

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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information

Parties, attorneys, and jurors should email [email protected] or call 408-792-2700 and provide the following information to request a continuance or deferral: name, case number or juror number, current mailing address, telephone number, date, time and location of appearance.

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Customer Service Survey

Customer Service Survey

The Department of Child Support Services requests your feedback! Please take a few minutes to tell us how we are doing by clicking on one of the survey links below. This input will be used to improve our customer service. Your honesty and participation is greatly appreciated.

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● Save gas and beat the traffic.
● Save time with a same-day meeting.
● No appointment necessary.


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Contact Us

333 W Julian Street
San Jose, CA 95110

Office Hours

Monday–Friday: 8:00-5:00

County Holiday Schedule

Telephone Numbers
Phone: 1 (866) 901-3212 (Main Toll Free)
Phone: 011-408-273-0073 (From outside the United States)
Phone: (866) 339-4096 (TTY Number)
Fax: 408-890-2531

Email: [email protected]

EService/Attorney Correspondence (pdf)

For the Self-Service Child Support Case Information System, click the following link:

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333 W Julian Street San Jose, CA 95110

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