COVID-19 and Child Support: Changes in Payers and Non-Payers and What Child Support Agencies Can Do

The world is facing an unprecedented time as the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) unfolds. To help child support agencies manage the economic fallout related to unemployment rates that have increased during stay-at-home restrictions, CPR has developed a series of issue briefs. Our first brief, authored by Dr. Jane Venohr, provides insight into the unemployment benefits being distributed, various payment circumstances for noncustodial parents, and how child support agencies can effectively respond to the pressing needs of parents.

Contact us to learn more about programs and policies that can support the work of child support agencies through COVID-19.