Office of Child Support

The Office of Child Support (OCS) helps to obtain financial support for families with children by:

1. Establishing, enforcing and modifying child support orders for children who do not live with both parents
2. Establishing and enforcing medical insurance provisions in court orders
3. Collecting, recording and distributing child support payments through the OCS Registry
4. Establishing parentage when children are born outside of marriage

Populations served:

1. Parents entitled to medical and child support
2. Parents obligated to pay medical and child support
3. Guardians entitled to medical and child support
4. States seeking assistance in Vermont courts

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.