Child Support
Federal Child Support Enforcement Program (Title IV-D) – Free Child Support Services
Free or low-cost services to establish paternity, establish child support orders, enforce child support payments, locate absent parents, modify support orders, and collect current and past-due child support through a federally mandated system operating in every state, territory, and tribal jurisdiction. The program collects over $34 billion annually for families.
New Zealand Working for Families Tax Credits
Working for Families (WfF) is New Zealand's primary family income support package, providing a suite of tax credits — including the Family Tax Credit, In-Work Tax Credit, Minimum Family Tax Credit, and Best Start — to help families with dependent children meet the costs of raising children. Jointly administered by Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Social Development, WfF supports approximately 300,000 families across New Zealand.
South Africa Child Support Grant
South Africa's largest social protection program providing a monthly cash grant to primary caregivers of children in low-income households, reaching over 13 million children and serving as a critical tool for reducing child poverty and improving nutrition, health, and educational outcomes.