Topic
Child support
√ NY Agencies
New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA):
The HRA provides child support services for custodial parents and guardians, including assistance with locating noncustodial parents, establishing paternity, and enforcing child support orders.
Office of Child Support Services (OCSS)
The OCSS is a division of the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and provides a range of child support services to families, including case management, support order establishment, and enforcement.
New York City Family Court
Family Court hears cases related to child abuse and neglect, including petitions for removal of a child from their home and requests for child protective services.
Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
The OTDA provides child support services to families receiving public assistance through programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
The Department of Taxation and Finance can intercept tax refunds, lottery winnings, and other payments to enforce child support orders.
New York City Department of Education (DOE)
DOE works closely with ACS and other agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of students. DOE staff are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse and neglect, and they receive training on how to identify and report signs of abuse or neglect.
√ Reports
New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) Annual Report on Child Support
This report provides an overview of child support activities and outcomes in New York City, including data on paternity establishment, support orders, and collections.
Child Support Non-Custodial Parent Employment Demonstration (CSPED) Evaluation Report
This report evaluates a program designed to help non-custodial parents find employment and meet their child support obligations.
The Child Support Debt Reduction Act
This report provides an analysis of the impact of the Child Support Debt Reduction Act, which aimed to reduce child support debt and increase compliance.
New York State Child Support Enforcement Annual Report
This report provides data on child support enforcement activities in New York State, including collections, paternity establishment, and enforcement actions.
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Child Support Guidelines Review
This report provides an overview of child support guidelines across the country and includes information on New York’s guidelines.
New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) Annual Report on Child Support
This report provides an overview of child support activities and outcomes in New York City, including data on paternity establishment, support orders, and collections.
Child Support Non-Custodial Parent Employment Demonstration (CSPED) Evaluation Report
This report evaluates a program designed to help non-custodial parents find employment and meet their child support obligations.
The Child Support Debt Reduction Act
This report provides an analysis of the impact of the Child Support Debt Reduction Act, which aimed to reduce child support debt and increase compliance.
New York State Child Support Enforcement Annual Report
This report provides data on child support enforcement activities in New York State, including collections, paternity establishment, and enforcement actions.
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Child Support Guidelines Review
This report provides an overview of child support guidelines across the country and includes information on New York’s guidelines.
√ Data sets
New York State Child Support Enforcement System
This system tracks child support cases and payments across the state, including in New York City. It provides information on the number of cases, payment amounts, and enforcement actions taken.
New York City Human Resources Administration Child Support Database
This database contains information on child support cases handled by the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA), including payment history, enforcement actions, and demographic information.
New York City Family Court Case Management System
This system tracks all cases handled by the New York City Family Court, including child support cases. It provides information on case status, hearings, and outcomes.
U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
This survey provides demographic data on families and children in New York City, including information on income, education, and family structure. This data can be used to analyze the impact of child support on different populations.
New York State Department of Labor Wage Data
This data set contains information on wages earned by workers in New York State, including noncustodial parents who may be subject to wage garnishment for child support payments.
√ Data visualizations
Interactive Child Support Map
This map, created by the New York City Department of Finance, allows users to explore child support payments by neighborhood in New York City. The map displays the total amount of child support paid and the number of cases in each neighborhood, as well as demographic information about the families involved.
Child Support Dashboard
This dashboard, created by the New York City Human Resources Administration, provides real-time data on child support cases and payments in the city. The dashboard displays information on case volume, payments received, and enforcement actions taken, as well as demographic data on the families involved.
Child Support Arrears Chart
This chart, created by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, shows the amount of child support arrears owed in New York City over time. The chart allows users to compare the amount of unpaid support across different counties and to track changes in arrears over time.
Child Support Enforcement Infographic
This infographic, created by the New York State Division of Child Support Enforcement, provides an overview of child support enforcement efforts in the state. The infographic displays data on paternity establishment, payment collections, and enforcement actions taken, as well as information on support services available to families.
√ STATISTICS
Average monthly child support
2020
NYC Child Support Cases
2019
Child support arrears
Billion
Child Support Cases in NYC
In New York City, there were over 600,000 child support cases in 2019, involving more than 1 million children.
Average monthly child support
The average monthly child support payment in New York City in 2020 was $527.
New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA)
The New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) collects over $800 million in child support payments each year.
Noncustodial fathers
Over 80% of child support cases in New York City involve noncustodial fathers.
Child support arrears
New York City has one of the highest child support arrears rates in the country, with over $4 billion in unpaid support owed to custodial parents.
Paternity Testing
In 2019, the New York State Child Support Enforcement program established paternity for over 45,000 children in New York City.
Average monthly child support
2020
NYC Child Support Cases
2019
Child support arrears
Billion
Child Support Cases in NYC
In New York City, there were over 600,000 child support cases in 2019, involving more than 1 million children.
Average Monthly Child Support
The average monthly child support payment in New York City in 2020 was $527.
The New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA)
The New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) collects over $800 million in child support payments each year.
Noncustodial fathers
Over 80% of child support cases in New York City involve noncustodial fathers.
Child support arrears
New York City has one of the highest child support arrears rates in the country, with over $4 billion in unpaid support owed to custodial parents.
paternity Testing
In 2019, the New York State Child Support Enforcement program established paternity for over 45,000 children in New York City.
√ Census & American Community Survey
Median Child Support Payments
The ACS collects data on child support payments for custodial parents who are living below the poverty level. According to the 2019 ACS, the median child support payment for these families in New York City was $3,680 per year.
Percentage of Custodial Parents Receiving Full Child Support Payments
The ACS also collects data on the percentage of custodial parents who are receiving the full amount of child support owed to them. According to the 2019 ACS, only 41.7% of custodial parents in New York City were receiving the full amount of child support owed to them.
Child Support by Family Type
The ACS provides data on child support payments by family type, including married-couple families, female-headed households, and male-headed households. In New York City, female-headed households were the most likely to receive child support payments, with 52.9% of these families receiving some form of child support in 2019.
Poverty Status of Families Receiving Child Support
The ACS also collects data on the poverty status of families receiving child support payments. In 2019, 32.2% of families receiving child support in New York City were living below the poverty level.
Median Child Support Payments
The ACS collects data on child support payments for custodial parents who are living below the poverty level. According to the 2019 ACS, the median child support payment for these families in New York City was $3,680 per year.
Percentage of Custodial Parents Receiving Full Child Support Payments
The ACS also collects data on the percentage of custodial parents who are receiving the full amount of child support owed to them. According to the 2019 ACS, only 41.7% of custodial parents in New York City were receiving the full amount of child support owed to them.
Child Support by Family Type
The ACS provides data on child support payments by family type, including married-couple families, female-headed households, and male-headed households. In New York City, female-headed households were the most likely to receive child support payments, with 52.9% of these families receiving some form of child support in 2019.
Poverty Status of Families Receiving Child Support
The ACS also collects data on the poverty status of families receiving child support payments. In 2019, 32.2% of families receiving child support in New York City were living below the poverty level.
√ Non-Profits
Child Support Solutions
Child Support Solutions is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to custodial parents and guardians with the establishment and enforcement of child support orders.
Legal Aid Society
The Legal Aid Society is a non-profit organization that offers free legal services to low-income individuals and families, including representation in child support cases.
The Children's Aid Society
The Children’s Aid Society is a non-profit organization that provides a range of services to children and families, including child support assistance.
The Urban Justice Center
The Urban Justice Center is a non-profit organization that provides legal services to marginalized communities, including low-income families dealing with child support issues.
New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
NYLAG is a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to low-income New Yorkers, including representation in child support cases.
√ Experts
Carolyn Kubitschek - Attorney
Carolyn Kubitschek is a family law attorney and partner at Lansner & Kubitschek in New York City. She has extensive experience representing clients in child support and other family law matters.
David Lansner - Attorney
David Lansner is a family law attorney and partner at Lansner & Kubitschek in New York City. He has represented clients in a range of child support and custody cases.
Michele Estrin Gilman - law professor
Michele Estrin Gilman is a law professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law and an expert on child support and family law. She has written extensively on these topics and has been featured in numerous media outlets.
Ross J. Holden - child support expert
Ross J. Holden is a child support expert and consultant based in New York City. He has over 30 years of experience working in child support enforcement and has provided consulting services to state and local governments across the country
Marion Rodriguez - Human Resources Administration
Marion Rodriguez is the Deputy Commissioner for Child Support Enforcement at the New York City Human Resources Administration. She has extensive experience in child support and has worked to improve enforcement efforts and support services for families in New York City.
√ Non-Profits
√ Experts
Child Support Solutions
Child Support Solutions is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to custodial parents and guardians with the establishment and enforcement of child support orders.
Legal Aid Society
The Legal Aid Society is a non-profit organization that offers free legal services to low-income individuals and families, including representation in child support cases.
The Children's Aid Society
The Children’s Aid Society is a non-profit organization that provides a range of services to children and families, including child support assistance.
The Urban Justice Center
The Urban Justice Center is a non-profit organization that provides legal services to marginalized communities, including low-income families dealing with child support issues.
New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
NYLAG is a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to low-income New Yorkers, including representation in child support cases.
Carolyn Kubitschek - Attorney
Carolyn Kubitschek is a family law attorney and partner at Lansner & Kubitschek in New York City. She has extensive experience representing clients in child support and other family law matters.
David Lansner - attorney
David Lansner is a family law attorney and partner at Lansner & Kubitschek in New York City. He has represented clients in a range of child support and custody cases.
Michele Estrin Gilman - law professor
Michele Estrin Gilman is a law professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law and an expert on child support and family law. She has written extensively on these topics and has been featured in numerous media outlets.
Ross J. Holden - child support expert
Ross J. Holden is a child support expert and consultant based in New York City. He has over 30 years of experience working in child support enforcement and has provided consulting services to state and local governments across the country
Marion Rodriguez - HRA
Marion Rodriguez is the Deputy Commissioner for Child Support Enforcement at the New York City Human Resources Administration. She has extensive experience in child support and has worked to improve enforcement efforts and support services for families in New York City.
√ Journal Articles
"Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Child Support Outcomes"
“Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Child Support Outcomes” by Daniel R. Meyer, Maria Cancian, and James A. Cook. This article, published in the Journal of Marriage and Family in 2016, examines racial and ethnic disparities in child support outcomes in New York City. The authors find that Black and Hispanic parents are less likely to receive child support than White parents, even after controlling for a range of demographic and socioeconomic factors.
"Child Support and Fathers' Involvement with Children After a Nonmarital Birth"
“Child Support and Fathers’ Involvement with Children After a Nonmarital Birth” by Julien O. Teitler, Hyunjoon Park, and Irwin Garfinkel. This article, published in the Journal of Family Issues in 2017, uses data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study to examine the relationship between child support and fathers’ involvement with their children after a nonmarital birth in New York City. The authors find that higher levels of child support are associated with greater involvement by fathers, but that the effect is modest and varies by race/ethnicity.
"The Effects of Child Support on Maternal Well-Being in Fragile Families"
“The Effects of Child Support on Maternal Well-Being in Fragile Families” by Maureen R. Waller, Heather Koball, and Natasha Cabrera. This article, published in the Journal of Marriage and Family in 2019, uses data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study to examine the effects of child support on maternal well-being in New York City. The authors find that receiving child support is associated with lower levels of maternal stress and depression, and that the effects are strongest for low-income mothers.
"Incarceration and Child Support: Exploring the Experiences of Fathers and Mothers in New York City"
“Incarceration and Child Support: Exploring the Experiences of Fathers and Mothers in New York City” by Kathleen M. Ziol-Guest, Sharon Sassler, and Ariel Kalil. This article, published in the Journal of Marriage and Family in 2020, uses qualitative data from interviews with fathers and mothers in New York City to explore the experiences of fathers who are incarcerated and their families. The authors find that incarceration can disrupt child support payments and reduce fathers’ involvement with their children, and that mothers often bear the burden of supporting their children during and after a father’s incarceration.
√ Key Issues
Enforcement
One of the biggest challenges with child support in New York City has been enforcing support orders and collecting payments from noncustodial parents. The city has taken steps to improve enforcement efforts, including implementing wage garnishment and intercepting tax refunds.
Paternity Establishment
Another key issue has been establishing paternity for children born to unmarried parents. Establishing paternity is critical for ensuring that children receive financial support from both parents.
High Arrears
New York City has one of the highest child support arrears rates in the country, with over $4 billion in unpaid support owed to custodial parents. This has been a major issue for families, particularly those who are reliant on child support payments to make ends meet.
Adequacy of Support
Some advocates have raised concerns about the adequacy of child support payments in New York City, particularly for low-income families. The state’s child support guidelines are based on the income of the noncustodial parent, which can make it difficult for custodial parents to meet the needs of their children.
Custody and Visitation
Child support is often linked to custody and visitation arrangements, and disputes over these issues can make it difficult to establish and enforce support orders. This has been a particularly challenging issue for families going through the Family Court system.
√ Social Media Accounts
NYSCSE
The New York State Child Support Enforcement Twitter account (@NYSCSE) shares news and updates related to child support enforcement in New York State, including changes in policies, new programs and initiatives, and tips for parents who are paying or receiving child support.
Human Resources Administration
The New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) Facebook page (@NYCHumanResourcesAdministration) provides information on a wide range of social services, including child support enforcement. The page shares updates on HRA programs and services, as well as news and events related to child support and other family support programs.
SupportPay
The SupportPay Twitter account (@SupportPayApp) shares news and tips related to child support, co-parenting, and family finance. While not specific to New York City, the account provides valuable insights and resources for parents who are managing child support payments and co-parenting arrangements.
Legal Aid Society
The Legal Aid Society’s Twitter account (@LegalAidNYC) frequently shares news and updates related to child support and family law in New York City. The account also provides information on legal services available to low-income families and individuals.
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