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Child Support - Henrico, Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE), Virginia Department of Social Services

1610 Forest Avenue, Richmond, VA 23229

Eligibility

Parents or guardians with physical custody of a child, as well as agencies with legal custody may apply. If you are receiving public assistance (TANF) or child care subsidy assistance your case is automatically referred to DCSE. A case may also be referred to the Division when a child is placed in foster care. Putative fathers seeking to establish paternity can apply for services and non-custodial parents who wish to pay their child support through DCSE may apply.

Hours

Appointments and walk-ins are available Monday through Thursday between 9am-4pm and Friday between 9am-Noon.

Application process

Visit the parent portal: https://mychildsupport.dss.virginia.gov/ to apply for services, schedule payments, upload documents, view payment history, send/receive messages with Email us at [email protected] or via our AskDCSE form. Call our Customer Service Center: 1-800-468-8894, Mon - Fri, 7 AM - 6 PM.

Service area

Emporia, VA Surry, VA Amelia, VA Brunswick, VA Chesterfield, VA Dinwiddie, VA Goochland, VA Greensville, VA Henrico, VA Powhatan, VA Prince George, VA Sussex, VA

Provides child support enforcement services, including: locating the non-custodial parent; establishment of paternity; establishment and modification of an order for child support; and health insurance coverage; enforcement; and collection and distribution of support payments to the custodial parent or guardian(s).

Providing organization

Virginia Department of Social Services

Provides assistance to citizens of Virginia to help them live their best lives. One child, one senior citizen, one person at a time, VDSS programs and services help people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect, achieve self-sufficiency and shape strong futures for themselves, their families and their communities.

Child Support - Henrico, Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE), Virginia Department of Social Services