Department of Child Support Services - Department of Child Support Services

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.

Department of Child Support Services building

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

Get the Facts about California Child Support Services

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.

Conoce los hechos sobre los Servicios de California Child Support

RANCHO CORDOVA, 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.

Lee Mas

Child Support Awareness Month

Child Support Awareness Month underscores the critical importance of supporting families and connecting them with the vital resources they need to get by, especially amid the unprecedented pandemic challenges faced over the past year.

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…).

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.

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.