717-3          HOW A CARETAKER COOPERATES WITH CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION

A caretaker relative cooperates with CSSD Child Support Services Division by:

1. Completing and signing the Child Support Information form (CSSD 1603a Child Suppport Information Form) for each noncustodial parent not living in the home of the dependent child;  

Note:

Details provided on the 1603a are used to enter information into EIS. We no longer are required to forward a copy of this form to CSSD. It should be kept in the case file.

2. Helping to identify and locate the noncustodial parent of each dependent child included in the assistance unit;

3. Appearing at a CSSD Child Support Services Division office when requested to provide information or evidence relevant to the case;

4. Appearing as a witness in a court or other proceeding;

5. Providing information or attesting to lack of information under penalty of perjury or unsworn falsification;

6. Signing over to CSSD Child Support Services Division any child support payments for months of Temporary Assistance paid by, or on behalf of, the noncustodial parent; and

7. Taking any other reasonable steps to assist in establishing paternity and securing child support payments.

If the caretaker relative fails to cooperate with CSSD Child Support Services Division in any of these ways and does not establish good cause for not cooperating, a financial penalty will be imposed and a protective payee selected to receive the Temporary Assistance payment.