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Department of Child Support Services

Child Support Services

Our mission is to ensure that children receive the services regarding parentage and financial support to which they are legally entitled.

Different Wants, Different Needs, One Shared Goal

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 understands that every co-parent has different wants and needs for their children, but all have the same shared goal: to see those children thrive.

2023 August, Child Support Awareness Month, Different Wants, Different Needs, One Shared Goal; Every co-parent has different wants and needs for their children, but all have the same shared goal: to see those children thrive. Contact us today to discuss your options at www.childsupport.ca.gov, California Child Support Services

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2023 Agosta, mes de concientizacion sobre child support, diferentes deseos, diferentes necesidades, una meta compartida; Cada padre tiene diferentes deseas y necesidades para sus hijos, pero todas comparten el mismo objectivo: ver a esos ninos prosperar: Contactenos hoy para discutir sus opciones: www.childsupport.ca.gov

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Pay your Child Support via MoneyGram

You will need to have your Child Support Participant ID # and Receiver Code 14630.

For a location nearest you see: www.MoneyGram.com/Locations
or call 1-800-926-9400
Note: MoneyGram charges a $1.99 convenience fee

Survey

Statewide Customer Service Survey

Survey

The Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services would like your feedback about our child support program.  Your feedback will help us make sure we are giving our customers excellent service and quick access to the information they need.  To complete this customer service survey, please choose a link:

Security Alert for California EPC Cardholders

Protect your privacy and identity

The California Department of Child Support Services currently does not utilize smart phone apps for activity related to your California EPC debit card. Using such applications may subject you to scams which try to fraudulently obtain your banking information, including your User ID log-on and password.

If you believe your account has been compromised, please call EPPICard. The number is on the back of your card.

Please keep your contact information up-to-date.

Customer Connect

Now mobile-friendly with new Updates
  • See your case information 24/7
  • Check your payments and download reports
  • Stay on track with appointment reminders
  • Stay organized with e-Communications
  • E-mail your caseworker

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Re-Opening

Court Appearances Department 20

Department 20 reopened for in-person court appearances.  Parties may still appear via Zoom if they prefer. 

To appear at your hearing via Zoom

To join Online: 
  • Go to Zoom:  shortly before the start time of your scheduled hearing.
  • Enter the Meeting ID: 829 7223 3880
  • Password: 026215
To join by phone:
  • Dial *67 1 669 900 6833 shortly before the start time of your scheduled hearing.
  • Enter the Meeting ID: 829 7223 3880
  • Password: 026215

Please visit the court’s website for updated Orders, Notices and Press Releases:  http://sonoma.courts.ca.gov/. 

Comparecencia Ante El Tribunal Departmento 20

El Departamento 20 reabrió para las comparecencias en la corte en persona. Las partes aún pueden aparecer a través de Zoom.

Para aparecer en su audiencia debe unirse a través de Zoom:

Para unirse en línea 
  • Por favor, vaya a  Zoom  poco antes de la hora de inicio de su audiencia programada 
  • Ingrese el ID de la reunión: 829 7223 3880
  • Contraseña:  026215
Para unirse por teléfono:
  • Por favor marque: *67 1 669 900 6833 poco antes de la hora de inicio de su audiencia programada
  • Ingrese el ID de la reunión: 829 7223 3880
  • Contraseña: 026215

Visite el sitio web del tribunal para obtener órdenes, avisos y comunicados de prensa actualizados: http://sonoma.courts.ca.gov/.

Resources

California Department of Child Support Services

Understanding Our Process

Customer Connect

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Glossary

Child Support Careers

View Bay Area Region Child Support Collaborative Videos

Entry Level Positions [YouTube Video]

Child Support Officer [YouTube Video]