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Enroll in Child Support and Medical Support

Enrolling in child support is free and takes less time than you might think.

We’re here to help you through every step of the process.

How to Enroll in Child Support

Enroll Online

Complete California’s new, simplified online form. The form is available in English and Spanish.

Once you complete the form, we will reach out to you with any questions or requests for additional information.

Enroll in Person

Make an appointment at one of our offices by calling (209)-533-6408 or visit our offices in person.

Our offices in Jackson, San Andreas, and Sonora are open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for major holidays. In-person visits at our Markleeville office are available by appointment only.

Enroll by Mail

Call 866-901-3212 and ask to have an enrollment packet mailed to you.

You can also print the complete enrollment packet in English or Spanish.

Mail completed enrollment forms and documentation to:

Central Sierra Child Support Agency
639 New York Ranch Road
Jackson, California 95642

Who Can Enroll in Child Support

In general, you can enroll in child support if you are a parent or legal guardian of a child under 18. That’s almost all it takes to qualify for child support services.

If you are applying for CalWORKS, you will normally be referred to us for services automatically. We will reach out to you directly to start that process.

What Matters When Enrolling in Child Support

You can enroll if:

  • You are the child’s mother, father, or legal guardian
  • You are or are not the parent who takes primary care of the child
  • You or the child’s other parent live in California or anywhere else in the U.S., including Native American tribal lands, as well as many other countries

What Does Not Matter When Enrolling in Child Support

When enrolling in child support, you do not have to worry about:

  • Your immigration status or documentation or the other parent’s
  • Your income level or employment status or the other parent’s
  • Already having a child support order or having the other parent’s name on the birth certificate

Establishing who the child’s other legal parent is and getting a child support order are normal parts of the child support process.