How to Apply for Child Support
Step 1: Gather and complete required documents
In order to apply for child support services, you will need:
- A picture ID
- Your children’s birth certificates
- Social security cards and/or birth letter from hospital
- A completed Noncustodial Parent Questionnaire
- A completed JFS 07076 – Application for Child Support Services Non-Public Assistance Applicant/Recipient
You may also need:
- Custody and guardianship papers
- Your marriage certificate and/or divorce decree
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April | June, July, August |
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September | November, December, January |
October | December, January, February |
November | January, February, March |
December | February, March, April |
Step 2: Send or Bring the Documents to HCJFS
There are variety of ways to return the documents to Hamilton County Job and Family Services, you may:
Mail Documents
Mail documents to:
HCJFS Child Support Services
222 East Central Parkway
2NW
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Fax Documents
Documents can be faxed to (513) 946-2395.
Email Documents
Documents can be emailed to: childsupportintake@jfs.hamilton-co.org.
Deliver In-Person
The Hamilton County Job and Family Services Child Support office is located at:
Sixth Floor
222 East Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45202
You can apply in person between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Step 3: Genetic testing or Support Hearing
Once all documents have been received, a child support caseworker will be assigned to your case. That worker may ask you for additional documentation and will attempt to verify the location of the other parent. After those steps are complete, you will be notified by mail of either an appointment for genetic testing or, if paternity is known, a support hearing will be scheduled.