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_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DIVISION OF WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Child Care Policy Manual 220.1 Completing the Application for Child Support Services If a parent/caretaker would like to pursue child support, an Application for Child Support Services, Form 4000-EC must be provided to the parent/caretaker. Child Care staff should help the customer, if requested, to complete the Application for Child Support Services. If the completed application is received at the Child Care office, Child Care staff will forward the application, along with any available verification listed below, to the appropriate child support office. • Identification of the parent or caretaker • Birth certificate(s) for the child(ren) • Social Security Card(s) for the child(ren) and the parent or guardian • Any court document(s) which have established child support payments 220.2 Responsibilities At a minimum, the parent/caretaker must provide the following information about the NCP(s) on the Application for Child Support Services to initiate a child support case: • The name of the NCP(s); • Information about the relationship (e.g. divorced, separated) with the NCP(s); and • At least one of the following: o The Social Security number of the NCP(s); o The last known address of the NCP(s); o Employer information (current and/or previous employer) for the NCP(s); or o The name, address and telephone number of the parents of the NCP(s). Note: In minor parent cases, the minor parent must provide information regarding the NCP(s) of the minor’s child(ren) and for the NCP(s) of the minor, if any. Once an Application for Child Support Services is received by the CSEP office, child support staff will take appropriate action to: • Locate the NCP; • Establish paternity; • Establish and enforce financial and medical support obligations; and • Collect and distribute child support payments. 200- Non-Financial Factors of Eligibility [14] MTL 01/24 July 1, 2024