Child Support Services (Financial Support by Non Custodial Parent)

Child support refers to the provision of financial funds by a parent who does not have custody of a child. If you are the custodial parent of your child and your child necessitates financial support, you have the option to open a case to get child support.

 
To file a child support petition, visit the Human Resources Administration (HRA) website at www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/child-support-services.page.
 
Through the Office of Child Support Services (OCCS), the HRA will receive, process, and assist you in getting the following services:
 
• Locating your child’s other parent
• Formalizing parenting arrangements
• Establishing a support order (this opens the case in Family Court) and
• Facilitating funds transfers to you
 
You don’t have to be a citizen to get this service and you won’t be asked about your immigration status.
 
For more information, visit access.nyc.gov/programs/child-support-enforcement or email dcse.cseweb@dfa.state.ny.us.
 
Resources

• Office of Child Support Services (OCSS)
www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/child-support-services.page
 
• NYC ACCESS HRA Child Support Mobile App
www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/childsupportmobile.page
 
• Child Support Calculator
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/child-support-calculator.page
 
• Technology needs with Computers, Internet, Phones, Scanners, Printers
familylegalcare.org/techhub
 
• Custody and Visitations
ww2.nycourts.gov/COURTS/nyc/family/faqs_custodyandvisitation.shtml
 
• Legal Help
familylegalcare.org/how-family-legal-care-helps
 
Updated on May 29, 2024