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Research and Planning / Annual Statistical Report / Child Support Enforcement
These reports explain how child support services work in Virginia. They show how children receive financial support and how cases move through the system.
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Child support services help children receive support from both parents. This is true whether parents live together or apart.
Federal, state and local agencies work together to provide this support. The program serves families who receive public assistance and those who do not.
Payments and Collections
These reports show how much support is paid each year. Local offices help locate parents, find employers, set support orders and collect payments. Many payments come directly from a parent’s paycheck.
Support Orders
These reports show which cases have court-ordered or agency-ordered payments. They help explain how ongoing support is set and tracked.
Paternity
Paternity means legally identifying a child’s parent. Reports show how many children have paternity established through local offices, courts or at the hospital after birth.
Cases Needing Paternity
Some cases cannot move forward until paternity is established. This step can happen at any time before a child turns 18.
These reports help show how child support services strengthen financial stability for children and families across Virginia.
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