Washington's child support schedule needs parent input

Release Date: 
Sep 12 2018
DSHS Office of Communications
Kelly Stowe
kelly.stowe@dshs.wa.gov
360.902.7739

OLYMPIA- The Department of Social and Health Services’ Division of Child Support is looking for input from parents who pay or receive child support.

DSHS is recruiting parents to serve on a workgroup that will deliver a report and recommendations on the Washington State Child Support Schedule. The schedule is use to determine each parents contribution to raising a child and helping them reach their full potential

The workgroup, formed every four years, includes legislators, law professionals, economists and parents who receive or pay support. Governor Jay Inslee appoints all members except for legislators.

DSHS is seeking the following for the workgroup:

  • Three noncustodial parents, each of whom may be a representative of an advocacy group, an attorney, or an individual, with at least one representing the interest of low-income noncustodial parents.

  • Three custodial parents, each of whom may be a representative of an advocacy group, an attorney, or an individual, with at least one representing the interest of low-income custodial parents.

To apply,  please submit an application for Gubernatorial Appointment for Board or Commission available on the governor’s website. Applications are due by Monday, September 30. Learn more about the workgroup by visiting the Child Support Schedule Workgroup page.

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Koptur with the Division of Child Support at (360) 664-5065.

 

 

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