Office of Child Support
What We Do
The Office of Child Support (OCS) helps to obtain financial support for families with children by:
- Establishing, enforcing and modifying child support orders for children who do not live with both parents
- Establishing and enforcing medical insurance provisions in court orders
- Collecting, recording and distributing child support payments through the OCS Registry
- Establishing parentage when children are born outside of marriage
Who We Serve
Populations served:
- Parents entitled to medical and child support
- Parents obligated to pay medical and child support
- Guardians entitled to medical and child support
- States seeking assistance in Vermont courts
How We Impact
The Office of Child Support improves the economic security of children and families in Vermont.
Vision:
Every child has the resources needed to be safe, secure, and stable.
Mission:
The Vermont Office of Child Support promotes the well-being of all families by strengthening their financial safety net. We provide quality services and information to parents, caregivers, and community partners involved in the child support process.
Budget Information
o FY23 Budget Recommendation: $15,651,643
o FY22 Estimated Expenditures: $15,382,395
o FY21 Actuals: $13,613,616
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