Child support

The State Policy Implications of the New Federal Child Care Rule 

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

An Updated Estimation Model of the Cost of Raising Children in Texas

Estimates the cost of raising children, including across a two households

Custodial and Non-Custodial Parent Perspectives on the Texas Child Support Guidelines

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)

Child Support Unpacked: Examining the Factors Associated with Order Establishment and Compliance in the Texas Child Support System

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)

Seeding the College Dream: The Child Support for College Initiative

This brief succinctly summarizes the research findings from the 18-month pilot of the Child Support for College (CS4C) program in Texas. Download (PDF)

Summary of the Results from the Child Support for College (CS4C) Asset-Building Initiative

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)

Review of Texas Child Support Guidelines (CSGR)

This report reviews the Texas Child Support Guidelines and supplies recommendations for changes to the Texas Office of the Attorney General. Download (PDF)