Employers
What are employers responsible for?
Employers play a crucial role in the success of the child support program, and we appreciate your help getting children the financial support they need. By law, employers are required to:
Non-Custodial Parent
What services are available?
If you are the non-custodial parent, or the parent the child does not live with, we may be able to help you with:
Establish Paternity
What does it mean to establish paternity?
Establishing paternity is the process used to determine whether or not a man is a child’s biological and legal father. This must be complete before we can establish a child support order.
How do I establish paternity?
Parents who are not married can establish legal paternity for a child by:
Child Support
The Child Support program can help with locating parents, establishing paternity, and starting or enforcing child support and medical support orders. Services are available to help the parent the child lives with (custodial parent) and the parent the child does not live with (non-custodial parent).
We also work closely with employers to help make sure children get the support they need.
Family Support Payment Center
How do I mail a support payment?
You will need to mail a check or money order payable to the Family Support Payment Center and any coupons attached to your bill to:
Family Support Payment Center
PO Box 109002
Jefferson City, MO 65110-9002
In the memo section of your check or money order, please include:
Reserve & National Guard Soldiers
What if my income changes?
If you are called to active duty for more than 30 days and your income has changed, you can ask us to us to review and change your child support order. We will review your child support order even if it is not time for your scheduled review.
If your income has changed and you have been ordered to repay past-due support, you may also ask us to change the amount of your past-due payment.
To request a review, please send a written request along with a copy of your order to appear for active duty and your latest leave and earning statement to:
Child Support Partners
Child Support Partners
The Child Support Program works with agencies across the state to provide resources and support. We would like to thank each agency for their partnership as we aim to help parents become successful and better the lives of Missouri’s children.
Find an Office
Submit your city, zip code, or address below to find a Family Support Office (Resource Center), Child Support Office, Food Pantry, or Community Action Agency near you. You will need to click on each location to see its address and business hours.