MOUNT VERNON – Knox County Department of Job & Family Services is joining in the recognition of the month of August being proclaimed Child Support Awareness month.
Staff wore green as a way to support the campaign.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Office of Child Support collects and distributes child support payments, but the program is administered locally by 88 county child support enforcement agencies (CSEAs). Each year, 680,000 Ohio children receive $1.7 billion in child support funds. The CSEAs also locate noncustodial parents, establish legal paternity, establish child and medical support orders, and enforce support orders.
“Knox County Child Support Services would like to thank our dedicated staff who aid in collecting support for children and families,” said JFS Administrator Dareth Wilson. “Children thrive when they receive love and support from both parents. Thank you for your hard work to ensure our children have brighter and healthier futures.”
For any questions regarding child support in Knox County, call 740-397-7177, ext. 3029 or e-mail knox_css@jfs.ohio.gov.
