The Office of Child Support Services helps families by establishing, maintaining, and modifying child support orders. The office also assists with genetic testing, locating noncustodial parents, and assisting with the enforcement of health insurance coverage for children. OCSS works to engage noncustodial parents in effective co-parenting opportunities and enhance their capacity to provide financial and emotional support for their children.
Paternity Establishment Information Sessions:
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11am | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5pm |
Apply online for Child Support Services. You will need information about yourself, your employer, the child involved, and the absent parent.
Apply for Child SupportHow to make and receive child support payments. Use your bank account, credit card, PayPal, or MoneyGram. Pay by mail or in-person.
Make A PaymentLogin to the Ohio Child Support Customer Service Portal to access your case information.
Access Case InformationThe Ohio Child Support mobile application gives you secure and easy access to your child support case information anytime, anywhere.
Download the Mobile AppAdditional Services
How to establish parentage for child support orders.
How to apply for child and/or medical support orders.
How to modify existing child or medical support orders.
How to enforce existing child or medical support orders.
How to terminate or emancipate existing child or medical support orders.
Information about hearings held at the Office of Child Support Services.
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Seeks to strengthen families in our community by encouraging fathers to play a more active role in nurturing and raising their children.
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Address
1640 Superior Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44114
Hours
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed Weekends & Holidays
Phone
Online
Fax
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