Temporary Assistance/Case Management Manual

0205.050.15.10 Role of DCSE Staff

  1. Assess support potential.
  2. Conduct location investigation.  If located, notify the IM caseworker/SSCM.
  3. Inform the absent parent about assignment of support rights and child support payment processes.
  4. Process the child support payment through the court system.
  5. Monitor payments and arrearages collection attempts.
  6. Prepare referrals for establishing paternity, court orders for support, and enforcing existing court orders for support.