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Find your county or regional agency, local branches, and California tools to open a case, pay or receive support, manage a case and request changes.

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  • Online enrollment, Customer Connect and the State Disbursement Unit are shared California services.
  • Use the agency handling your case for changes or debt-reduction applications. Check the hours for the branch and channel you need before visiting.

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County government · Ventura

Ventura County Child Support Services

County child support services. Use the agency handling your case for case-specific assistance.

Local child support services and branch information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Find local agency information, branch contacts and assistance for your child support case.

Local agency or named branch

The virtual walk-in lobby is a pilot listed Wednesday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. This differs from the physical office’s Monday–Friday business hours. Confirm pilot availability before connecting.

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Ventura County child support agency · Ventura — Child Support Services (opens in a new tab)

Named child-support agency, programme or branch contact section

o you have questions regarding child custody or spousal support? English/Spanish Survey OUR MISSION The mission of the Ventura County Department of Child Support Services is working to ensure children receive consistent and reliable support from both parents. Contact Info County of Ventura 800 S. Victoria Ave. (805) 654-5000 webmaster@venturacounty.gov https://venturacounty.gov Find our other offices Facebook Twitter Instagram Information 211 Ventura County Human Resources Department / Agencies ADA Accessibility Si

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Enroll for child support — California online application (opens in a new tab)Official online service

Open a case through the shared California enrollment form; a court order is not required to enroll.

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California Department of Child Support Services · California Child Support Services — enroll (opens in a new tab)

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in 10 minutes with our online form Who Can Enroll Either parent, or a legal guardian, can enroll for support whether or not a court order exists. There are no income or other eligibility requirements for services. Our online enrollment form makes it quick and easy

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Make a payment — California State Disbursement Unit (opens in a new tab)Official online service

Use the shared state payment portal. Payment methods and processor charges vary.

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California Department of Child Support Services · California Child Support Services — paying (opens in a new tab)

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processor, not DCSS Credit or Debit Card Online: Use the State Disbursement Unit website Mastercard, Visa, and Discover are accepted 1.9% service fee on every transaction Allow 2-3 business days for processin

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View payments and contact your caseworker — Customer Connect (opens in a new tab)Official online service

Use California Customer Connect to view your case, payment history and messages.

Shared California programme guidance

Customer Connect is available for case self-service 24/7; this does not mean local caseworkers answer 24/7.

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California Department of Child Support Services · California Child Support Services — case (opens in a new tab)

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he information you need about your case. You can: Contact your child support specialist Receive reminders and updates See your payment history Update your contact information Change your log in credentials any time, from anywhere Getting Started To register or log in, you will need your Partic

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Ask to change a child support amount (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Ask the agency handling your open case for a review and adjustment after a qualifying change in circumstances.

Shared California programme guidance

There is no charge to ask the agency for a review and adjustment.

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California Department of Child Support Services · California Child Support Services — modify (opens in a new tab)

Named California Child Support Services programme section

ifies. This is called a “modification.” Overview: Either parent (or a guardian) can request a “review and adjustment” from the agency handling their case To request a review and adjustment, you must have an open case (a case can be opened at any time) Your support order ca

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Choose how to receive child support (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read California instructions for direct deposit or an Electronic Payment Card.

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California Department of Child Support Services · California Child Support Services — receiving (opens in a new tab)

Named California Child Support Services programme section

and faster than waiting for a check to be mailed To sign up for direct deposit, go to the State Disbursement Unit website and select, “Person Receiving Support” You can sign up for direct deposit into a non-US bank account Electronic Payment Card You can choose to receive an Elec

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Ask about reducing child support debt owed to government (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Find out whether government-owed arrears qualify for the California Debt Reduction Program.

Shared California programme guidance

Keep paying current support while applying. Missing current payments can cause denial; failing to follow an approved agreement can cancel it.

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California Department of Child Support Services · Child support — state-debt (opens in a new tab)

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nd you will owe the entire debt to the government Contact the office handling your case and ask for a Debt Reduction Program application. Your child support specialist can guide you through the application process and help you submit it electronically, by m

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Estimate support — California guideline calculator (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Use the California calculator information page to estimate support; the court decides the order.

Shared California programme guidance

The calculator is an estimate. The child support commissioner or family law judge has final authority over the order.

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California Department of Child Support Services · Child support — state-calculator (opens in a new tab)

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f child support that may be ordered in your case. This calculator provides only an estimate and is not a guarantee of the amount of support that will be ordered. The county child support commissioner or family law judge has the final authority to determine the amount of a child su

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