Division of Child Support

DCS News Archive

• 02/08/2012  Do you want to find out what services and benefits are available to you and your family? Washington Connection is your link to services. It's a free secure website to quickly find federal, state, local and tribal resources.
• 01/26/2012  Videos on the DSHS YouTube Channel - Paternity Acknowledgement Form - (English) (Spanish)
• 7/12/2011  Pass-Through Payments to TANF Recipients to Be Suspended Effective May 1, 2011. For more information, please click on Pass-Through Frequently Asked Questions
• 04/20/2011 Do you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?
  Did you file your tax return? The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is for people who earn low-to-moderate incomes. This refundable credit may reduce your taxes, give you a refund, or increase your refund amount. For more information go to http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96406,00.html, ask your tax preparer, or call 1-800-829-1040.
• 01/18/2011 Temporary Layoff Office Closure Dates - 2010/2011
• 01/04/2011 The Washington State Legislature changed how DCS applies IRS tax refund payments beginning July 1, 2010.
• 01/04/2011 The Fife Field Office is closed. Staff and cases have been reassigned to the Tacoma Field Office. Please contact that office for inquiries or to report changes.
• 06/16/10 The Division of Child Support (DCS) may be able to help you get income information for the other party to your support order if you are planning to obtain or modify a child support order. DCS has a brochure and form to get you started.
• 06/16/10 Have You Been Laid-off? If you owe child support and you were laid-off, please contact DCS at 800/457-6202. If you don't contact us, we can take up to 50% of your unemployment benefits. For more information you may download a brochure at I do not have a job. What happens to my child support.
• 02/23/09 Are you enrolled in Washington's Basic Food Program? New eligibility requirements mean you may now qualify for benefits to buy food. A single person, without children, can make up to $1734 and may still be eligible. These new requirements are effective October 1, 2008. Call 877/514 -FOOD or access www.foodhelp.wa.gov for more information.
• 10/16/08 The IRS may have money for you. You may be eligible to receive an Economic Stimulus Payment even if you normally do not have to file an income tax return. To be eligible to receive the payment you must file a 2007 income tax return before October 15, 2008. For more information click here.
• 10/01/08 Notice of Public Auction - 1990 25' Grady-White Sailfish (09/30/08)
• 09/29/08 In the 2007 session, the Washington State Legislature passed a bill establishing the Child Support Schedule Workgroup. This Web page will provide ongoing information about the Workgroup. Here is a listing for the September 2008 meetings.
• 05/20/08 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CUSTODIANS RECEIVING IV-D CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES:
  As provided by federal law, beginning October 1, 2007 Washington State will begin charging custodial parents an annual $25.00 fee on certain child support collection cases. For more information click here.
• 01/14/08 DCS Domestic Violence Resources
• 03/01/03 What if I have a child support order and have been recently activated with the military?