Data
An important aspect of the child support program’s mission is to integrate research into effective child support policies. Our office collaborates with grantees and many public and private partners to develop evidence-based research initiatives to produce the best outcomes for children and families.
We also collect and analyze data from state and tribal child support agencies. We use the data to develop the Annual Report to Congress, highlighting program achievements and statistics about caseload, collections and expenses.
Characteristics of Families Served by the Child Support Program: 2016 Census Survey Results
This report describes custodial families served by the IV-D program using 2016 Census survey results.
Read the Report2017 Infographic: More Money for Families
This infographic provides a high-level overview of 2017 success in three child support areas: collections, caseload and cost-effectiveness.
Download the infographicTop Data Resources
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FY 2017 Preliminary Data Report
Published: May 31, 2018Announces the release of the FY 2017 Preliminary Data Report -
Data Blog: Analyze This!
Published: December 1, 2017The blog provides in-depth analysis of child support data to inform child support professionals and other stakeholders about national child support trends -
Story Behind the Numbers Fact Sheet Series & Papers
Published: January 13, 2017Series featuring data collected by state, tribal and federal agencies to inform policy and practice and strengthen program outcomes -
Forms
Published: November 3, 2016Collection of OCSE forms and instructions for state and tribal child support agencies to report (OCSE-34, OCSE-157, etc.) - View More Resources >