Child Support Services

Government of Alberta - Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services


Description
Assists single parents and parents in blended families with limited income to get child support agreements or court orders.

Service provides:

  • assistance to single parents and parents in blended families with limited income to get child support agreements or court orders

Key Provider: child support workers
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • single parents and parents in blended families
  • with limited income
Individuals receiving Income Support, Alberta Adult Health Benefit, and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) are automatically eligible. See website for more eligibility details. 
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, To access service:
  • contact a Child Support Services office
  • interview required with a Child Support Worker
Items to bring to the interview include:
  • birth and marriage certificates
  • previous agreements or court orders, if available
  • address, telephone number, and a recent picture of your child's other parent
  • record of support payments already made, if applicable
  • confirmation of your income including your last 3 years of Income Tax Notices of Assessment and 3 recent paystubs, if applicable
  • confirmation of children's expenses including childcare receipts, music lessons, tutoring, and athletic activities, if applicable
See also Maintenance Enforcement Program.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Contact for details.


Toll Free
1-877-644-9992
Telephone
780-842-7500
Fax
780-842-2535
TTY
1-800-232-7215
Web Site
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-supports.aspx
Email
is.centralregion@gov.ab.ca; css.ds-central@gov.ab.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
March 4, 2024
Address
810 14 Avenue
Wainwright, AB, T9W 1R2
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Closed statutory holidays.