Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Social Services
Board
State Board of Social Services
 
chapter
Child Support Enforcement Program [22 VAC 40 ‑ 880]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The Code of Virginia places the responsibility for providing child support enforcement services with the Department of Social Services' Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE). This regulation exists to inform the public of the process used by the DCSE to administer the Child Support Enforcement program. It encompasses all functions of the program including application, eligibility for services, location, paternity establishment, order establishment, enforcement, collection distribution and case closure.
State Authority 63.2-200 , 63.2-217
Federal Authority 42 USC (Title IV-D of the Social Security Act)
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Matthew Gomez  / Manager, Program Initiatives
Address: 801 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 24018
Email Address: matthew.gomez@dss.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)726-7437    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Implement Periodic Review Recommendations Fast-Track Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.
Family Engagement Services Fast-Track Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Administrative Child Support Obligations by Parental Agreement Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/21/2019.
Amend Passport Provision for Child Support Enforcement Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/06/2017.
Child Support Enforcement Regulation Comprehensive Revision Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/12/2015.
Outline agency’s standards for a noncustodial parent’s release from the Passport Denial Program. Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/07/2010.
Incorporate 2003 and 2004 Code of Virginia amendments and clarify selected regulation sections. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2007.
Comprehensive Review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2002.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
1/24/2024 Agency Completed Retain As Is
6/24/2019 Agency Completed Amend