1. Child Support... An Investment in the Future of Our Children THE BENEFITS OF CHILD SUPPORT Customize Locally

2. Child Support... An Investment in the Future of Our Children CHILD SUPPORT IS: The money paid by one or both parents to meet the needs of their children The second largest source of income for poor families The backbone of a family’s budget.

3. Child Support... An Investment in the Future of Our Children THE NEED FOR CHILD SUPPORT FINANCIAL SUPPORT In 2007, child support was 40% of family income for poor families headed by single mothers. Support payments play a stabilizing role during economic downturns, helping families get from paycheck to paycheck HEALTHY FAMILIES Health insurance to promote healthy children Has a positive effect on children’s achievement in school Access to medical records and survivor benefits One quarter of the nation’s children receive child support services

4. Child Support... An Investment in the Future of Our Children Family-Centered Child Support Services Payment of child support promotes healthy families and relationships ChildSupportPrevention Family Violence Collaboration Health Care Coverage Healthy Family Relationships EconomicStability Engagement of Fathers FromBirth From Birth

5. Child Support... An Investment in the Future of Our Children BENEFITS TO CHILDREN CLOTHES FOOD SHELTER AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES BOOKS BRACES

6. Child Support... An Investment in the Future of Our Children BENEFITS TO PARENTS RECEIVING SUPPORT FINANCIAL SUPPORT Housing Groceries Transportation Education Day Care EMOTIONAL SUPPORT Peace of mind for their children’s well-being

7. Child Support... An Investment in the Future of Our Children BENEFITS TO PARENTS PAYING SUPPORT Strengthening relationships with their children Fulfilling financial responsibility and creating stability Learning more about their children

8. Child Support... An Investment in the Future of Our Children WHAT IS THE CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAM? Rated by the Federal Office of Management and Budget as the best managed, most effective Social Services program A federally (66%) and state (34%) funded program that encourages families to become self-sufficient A multi-disciplinary program working in collaboration with other county departments, such as Human Services, the District Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office

9. Child Support... An Investment in the Future of Our Children CHILD SUPPORT CREATES REVENUE YEAR FY 07-08 FY 08-09 FY 09-10 FY 10-11 FY 11-12 (est.) Total Collections COLLECTIONS $2.3 billion $2.2 billion $2.3 billion $11.4 billion

10. Child Support... An Investment in the Future of Our Children S F Y 11 / 12 STATE REIMBURSEMENTS: $243 million FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENTS: $216 million COUNTY REIMBURSEMENTS: $0 $ COUNTY REIMBURSEMENT (customize locally) $0 County Share Suspended for FY 11-12 Recovery of Public Assistance BENEFITS FOR THE GOVERNMENT

11. Child Support... An Investment in the Future of Our Children BENEFITS FOR THE GOVERNMENT S F Y 11/12 COST AVOIDANCE CalWORKs$138 Million Food Stamps$ 78 Million Medi-Cal$ 35 Million Social Security$ 14 Million Housing Subsidies$ 8 Million Total$273 Million

12. Child Support... An Investment in the Future of Our Children NOW MORE THAN EVER THE CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES A reliable source of financial and medical support for children of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Cost avoidance for other public assistance programs For healthier, more self sufficient families

13. Child Support... An Investment in the Future of Our Children Q U E S T I O N S ? Customize Locally

14. Child Support... An Investment in the Future of Our Children T H A N K Y O U Customize Locally