ABOUT THE CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAM 

• In 1974, the Child Support Program was federally mandated to recover public assistance

• The Child Support Program establishes paternity, support obligations, medical support, and modifies and enforces child support orders

• The application for services is free to either party or caretaker

• In 2025 Jefferson County collected and disbursed over 26 million dollars to families 

• Administrative enforcement remedies include driver's license suspension, tax and lottery intercepts, suspension of professional licenses and passports

• When administrative enforcement remedies don’t work then contempt of court is used

CHILD SUPPORT COURT

A collaborative partnership involving the courts, child support services, human services and community-based organizations

We have one dedicated case manager who works in building relationships through positive encouragement with the goal of consistent monthly child support being paid to the family

For those facing barriers we provide resources and support to assist motivated individuals to overcoming their barriers 

The donations to Court Support Jeffco are used to provide incentives and assist with addressing barriers (this can include paying for fees, equipment for work, etc.).  We also use the donations to provide financial assistance to families who aren't receiving consistent child support.  This can include sport fees, dance classes, movie or zoo tickets.  

Graduated sanctions: community service and work release

Compliance is rewarded by non-appearance through paper reviews   

75% of the participants continue paying child support after the contempt is dismissed due to compliance