Child Support & Asset Building Demonstration Chris Giangreco Program Specialist – Family Initiatives Child Support Division
Assist parents in obtaining financial support necessary for children to grow up and succeed in life Efficient and effective practices More than 1.2 million child support cases; more than $3.1 billion flowing through system (2011) Family-centered approach
Child Support Process Application Locating Parent Establishment Case Components Enforcement Payment & Disbursement ModificationCase Closure
Asset Building Continuum Employment and Income Debt Management Mainstream Banking Saving and Investing Ownership
Common Goals Support family economic stability through financial means Pathway out of poverty and toward success Move families from government- supported benefits to independence
Approach Outreach, Awareness & Collaboration Regional Pilots Focus on Connections & Commonalities Child Support Asset Building Family Financial Stability
Mutually Beneficial Increased Collections Decreased Reliance on Government Benefits Managing Financial Responsibilities
Urban Fathers Asset Building Demonstration
Lump Sum Payments
Tax Preparation Assistance
Foster Youth Savings Accounts
Texas Debit Card
Other Services to the Asset Building Community Presentations on the Child Support Division Materials on Child Support Services Connections to Local Child Support Offices Discussion and Support of Relevant New Initiatives
Helpful Phone Numbers Child Support Program (800) Access and Visitation Hotline (866) Family Violence Legal Line (800) Family Law Hotline (800) Legal Hotline for Texans (800)
Thank you! For more information contact: Chris Giangreco Family Initiatives (512) Office of the Attorney General