Child support

In late February, the federal government released a final rule that makes regulatory changes to the Child Care and Development Fund. The rule requires action from many states to ensure child care is affordable and
Estimates the cost of raising children, including across a two households
This qualitative report shares parents’ experiences providing for their children in the context of receiving or providing child support, shedding light on the adequacy of Texas’ child support guidelines. Download (PDF)
This report presents data to help paint a detailed portrait of unmarried parents who enter, and comply with, the Texas child support system. Download (PDF)
This brief succinctly summarizes the research findings from the 18-month pilot of the Child Support for College (CS4C) program in Texas. Download (PDF)
This brief provides an overview of research findings from the 18-month pilot of the Child Support for College (CS4C) program in Texas. Download (PDF)
This report reviews the Texas Child Support Guidelines and supplies recommendations for changes to the Texas Office of the Attorney General. Download (PDF)