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Child support can be a critical part of the safety net of resources available to parents to help them cover the cost of raising a child. Child support provides financial resources to custodial parents to help meet a child’s basic needs, including nutrition, housing, and healthcare.
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This report estimates the cost of raising children across two households in Texas, reflecting the reality of many children whose parents have a child support order.
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