General Info

The Bureau of Child Support is an agency that oversees and manages the Wisconsin Child Support program. The agency is responsible for setting policies. It provides technical assistance to local child support agencies regarding paternity procedures. The Bureau of Child Support also operates the Wisconsin Support Collections Trust Fund and the KIDS child support computer system. The bureau offers training to hospitals regarding voluntary paternity acknowledgments. In addition, it publishes brochures and informational materials. The bureau contracts with tribal agencies to offer child support services. It maintains a child support program Web site. The Bureau of Child Support responds to questions from parents and child support agencies.