§ 17210 Accessibility Of Child Support Services

Family Code·California

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This law says child support offices must be easy to reach and must tell parents about their services.

Key Takeaways

•Child support offices must be easy to get to in every county.
•They must tell parents (both moms and dads) about the help they offer.
•This includes parents who have kids living with them and those who don’t.

Example

A single mom needs help getting child support from the other parent.

She should be able to find a child support office nearby, and they should explain how they can help her.

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§ 17210 Accessibility Of Child Support Services

The department shall ensure that the local child support agency offices and services are reasonably accessible throughout the counties, and shall establish systems for informing the public, including custodial and noncustodial parents of dependent children, of its services and operations. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 478, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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local child support agency custodial and noncustodial parents dependent children

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 17210.

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