August is Child Support Awareness Month in Nevada, a time to recognize the vital role child support services play in strengthening families and supporting the well-being of children. Throughout the month, we celebrate the commitment of Nevada’s child support staff and highlight the resources available to help parents provide consistent support. Together, we remain dedicated to helping Nevada’s children thrive.
Child Support Enforcement is a family-first program intended to ensure families self-sufficiency by making child support a more reliable source of income.
The program goals are to ensure children have the financial and medical support of both their parents; to foster responsible behavior towards children; to emphasize the child's needs to have both parents involved in their lives; and reduce welfare costs.
Effective June 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of State will begin revoking passports of parents who owe $50,000 or more in past-due child support, using its authority under Section 452(k) of the Social Security Act. Parents who are out of the country at the time of revocation and need to return to the U.S. may apply at the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate for a limited emergency passport.
If you are a parent and your passport has been revoked, contact your Child Support Office for assistance with ways to pay.
To apply for Child Support Services, please download, print, and complete the Application for Child Support Services and mail, fax or walk into your local Child Support office.
For additional information regarding child support or welfare programs please send us an email at cse@dwss.nv.gov or call:
| Location | Phone |
|---|---|
| Toll Free | (800) 992-0900 |
| Northern Nevada | (775) 684-7200 |
| Southern Nevada | (702) 486-1646 |
PLEASE NOTE: Customer Service experiences exceptionally high call volumes, especially the first week of each month. Alternate phone numbers for each office are provided on the Child Support Office web page.
The Child Support, Employer Services Portal (ESP) allows Employers the ability to view and provide information to DWSS, such as, view and respond to Income Withholding Orders, employment verification requests, update employee/company information and much more.
The Child Support, Customer Service Portal (CSP) allows Customers the ability to view and provide information to DWSS, such as, view payments and notices, apply for services, update information and much more.
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