Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Department of Child Support Services has closed its lobby effective March 17, 2020. We are still available to assist you with questions and concerns. Please call 866-901-3212 for assistance with child support cases. Our COVID-19 hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Services are limited at this time. Customers can also communicate with the department electronically via CUSTOMER CONNECT.

Child Support payments continue to be accepted online.

Receiving payments during this time

California Child Support Services - COVID-19 Service Updates.

Important Court Information - COVID-19

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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 Compromise of Arrears Program (COAP) allows for a parent to pay less than the total arrears owed to the State.

News & Announcements

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.