August is Child Support Awareness Month, an annual time to raise awareness about a critical income support program that helps millions of children and families.
Parentage Establishment
Free Genetic Testing
The Oregon Child Support Program offers free genetic testing to add a father’s name to a birth certificate. If requested, we will help with genetic testing to determine whether the alleged father is the biological parent. These genetic tests are simple, accurate, and will determine if the person tested has the genetic markers required to be the biological father.
For more information on establishing paternity, contact Customer Service at 800-850-0228 or ChildSupportCustomerService@doj.oregon.gov.
Learn more about establishing parentage.
Fatherhood Resources
Here is an Overview of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) Website Fatherhood.gov. This overview provides information on features found on Fatherhood.gov and the NRFC website, such as:
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- features geared towards fathers
- community program resources
- upcoming events
- a map to assist connecting fathers with programs in their area
- a research and resource section with a wealth of information related to fatherhood
- the DadTalkBlog, which features insights from dads and responsible fatherhood practitioners
For Dads is a site developed by the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse that provides information and resources for fathers.
The Finding Services for Fathers and Families PDF, developed by the federal Administration for Children and Families, lists support resources on topics like fatherhood programs, child support services, employment, and other important information.
For more information and resources, visit: Fatherhood.gov.
Tribal Resources
Tribal child support programs provide services to Native American families consistent with Tribal values and cultures. For the 2023 fiscal year, Tribal child support programs collected $50 million and served 56,124 children.
The Oregon Child Support Program works with Oregon’s Native American Tribes to enhance child support services for Tribal families.
Visit our Oregon Child Support Services for Tribal Families page for more information.
Veterans and Military Family Resources
Military and veteran families face unique challenges when it comes to child support and parenting. Our program is here to help.
Visit our Veterans page to learn more about how the Oregon Child Support Program supports veteran and military families.
Employer Resources
Employers help ensure children get the support they need by working cooperatively with child support programs.
Visit our Employer Resources Overview page to learn more.
