• You already have a court order for child support through the Friend of the Court or Prosecuting Attorney
• You are receiving or have received Family Independence Program (FIP), and/or Medical Assistance (Medicaid) benefits from the Department of Human Services. Child support services are automatically provided to individuals who receive FIP or Medicaid. Your Department of Human Services caseworker will automatically refer you to your Child Support Specialist at the Office of Child Support.

You should apply for child support services by completing and submitting the IV-D Child Support Services Application/Referral form (DHS-1201) if:

• You do not already have a court order for child support through the Friend of the Court or Prosecuting Attorney.
• You receive Food Assistance Program (FAP) and/or Child Development and Care (CDC) benefits from the Department of Human Services but do not receive FIP or Medicaid.

If you do not yet have a court order for child support, but receive or have received FIP or Medicaid benefits, contact your Child Support Specialist. If you do not have contact information for your Child Support Specialist, or if you have questions about the application process, contact the Office of Child Support toll-free at 1-866-540-0008.

If you already have a court order for child support and need additional child support services, you may contact your local Friend of the Court.