CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Services are available to any parent, guardian, or caretaker of a child for whom child support is needed. If you are applying for Public Assistance, or Medicaid, filing for child support from the non-custodial parents is part of the application process. If you are an applicant for, or a recipient of Public Assistance for a child, child support services are automatically provided unless seeking child support may result in physical or emotional harm to you or your child. The Nassau County Office of Child Support Enforcement can work with you to: Locate a non-custodial parent; Establish parentage for a child; Obtain a support order from court for a child, including a provision for health care coverage; Enforce unpaid child support; Review your support order for an increased support order based on a cost of living adjustment; and/or Modify your child support order based on changes in circumstances. The above services can be applied to orders originating in other states and reciprocal countries. If you wish to obtain further information regarding our services or need help in filing a child support petition please contact our main office.

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211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Physical Address

60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale, NY 11530

Hours

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Fax

(516) 227-8434

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Eligibility

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Service area

Nassau County, NY

Agency info

NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Committed to strengthening and preserving families by providing financial assistance and services to residents of Nassau County in accordance with state and federal regulations and laws. DSS is dedicated to providing quality service and maintaining the dignity and respect of those we serve. Specifically, the Department is responsible for: Providing aid to eligible recipients through the Family Assistance, Emergency Safety Net, Day Care, Employment, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly called food stamps), Medicaid, and Home Energy Assistance Programs. Establishing an initial child support obligation of a legally responsible individual through the Family Court, collecting support payments, enforcing and modifying existing support orders. Protecting children, adults, and families by enforcing the mandates of New York State Social Services Law and Providing the Department's services without regard to age, race, gender, disability, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.