Child Support

Denver Child Support Services (CSS)

Every child deserves emotional, medical and financial support from both parents. Together, we will establish parentage, financial and medical support, and enforce the child support order. Denver Child Support Services (CSS) works with you to identify resources that can address barriers to paying child support. Resources include parenthood programming, workforce readiness, access to mental health services, and more.

CSS is available in-person and online. We can also answer any questions you may have by phone at 720-944-2960. Click on the box below for locations, addresses and hours:

Apply for Child Support

To apply for child support, start by downloading an application. You can also apply online (link opens in new window).

Download a Child Support Application

Download the CSS application here:

• English Application(PDF, 2MB)
• Spanish Application(PDF, 1MB)

Request a Child Support Application by Mail or Email

Need an application sent to you? Call 720-944-2960. We will mail or email an application packet to you.

Apply for Child Support in Person

To apply for Child Support Services in person, visit us at a Denver Human Services CSS location. Click on the box below for locations, addresses and hours:

Apply for Child Support by Mail

Mail your completed application to:

Denver County Child Support
1200 Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80204

Services

In addition to collecting support, our Denver Child Support Services (CSS) team is ready to support families, parents, and children with resources to assist with any barriers you may be facing. We are ready to support families in navigating child support, parenting, and other processes. These may include:

• Assistance with locating the non-custodial parent
• Creating a legal relationship between a father and child
• Establishing paternity
• Establishing, monitoring, and enforcing medical and child support orders
• Assistance with finding a job or job training opportunities
• Resources for food, child care, and housing

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Call 720-944-2960 to talk with one of our CSS team members about these services.

Make a Child Support Payment

Child support payments make a difference. Kids do better when they have emotional, medical, and financial support from both their parents.

There are many ways to make a payment. We've listed all of the ways to pay on this page.

Download the Ways to Pay flyer (English / Spanish / Vietnamese)(PDF, 2MB)

Pay Online

The quickest way to make a payment is online. To get started, visit the link below:

Make a Child Support payment online

Mobile/E-Wallet Payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo)

Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo* can now be used to make payments through the Credit Card Payment Website.

At the end of the transaction, you will choose your payment method. Your payment choices will include a credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Paypal, or Venmo. 

The credit card company will charge a service fee based on the payment amount.

To use a mobile/e-wallet payment method you will need:

• A valid email address 
• Obligor’s name
• Obligor’s social security number
• Obligor’s FSR account number

*When making a payment through Venmo, you must use a Safari (iOS) or Chrome (Android) browser.

If an obligor does not have a Social Security Number they can call FSR Customer Service at 303-299-9123 (local) or 800-374-6558 (Nationwide) for a solution.

Pay Another Way

Here are other ways you can make a child support payment:

• Autopay
• Cash
• Check
• In Person
• Money Order

We have instructions on how to make payments with those methods in the box below:

Make a Child Support Modification

To request a modification of your current Child Support order:

• Download the modification packet(PDF, 574KB), or
• Call 720-944-2960. We will mail a modification packet to you.

When you have completed your modification packet, return it to us by one of the options below:

Email

Email your completed modification packet to:

childsupportservices@denvergov.org

Mail

Mail your completed modification packet to:

Denver County Child Support
1200 Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80204

Drop Off in Person

Drop off your completed modification packet at any of our Denver Human Services CSS locations. Click on the box below for locations, addresses and hours:

Establishing a Child Support Order: Important Legal Information

English

This video will share some important information with you, as Colorado law requires that we share the information provided in this video. A parent’s relationship with their child is very important, including emotional support, love, guidance, and financial support. Your understanding is really important for ensuring the best for your child. We are here to support you and can revisit the resources available to help you manage your obligations and find the best solutions for your situation.

Watch the video (link opens in a new browser)

Spanish

Establecimiento de una Orden de Manutención de los Hijos: Información Legal Importante

Este video compartirá información importante contigo, ya que la ley de Colorado requiere que compartamos la información proporcionada en este video. La relación de un padre con su hijo es muy importante, incluyendo el apoyo emocional, amor, orientación y apoyo financiero. Tu comprensión es muy importante para asegurar lo mejor para tu hijo. Estamos aquí para apoyarte y podemos revisar los recursos disponibles para ayudarte a manejar tus obligaciones y encontrar las mejores soluciones para tu situación.

Mira el video (el enlace se abre en un nuevo navegador)