Open a child support case for parents or guardians

San Mateo County Department of Child Support Services (SMCDCSS)
Information Status

SMCDCSS provides child support services for parent or a legal guardian who want to open a case with the San Mateo County DCSS for the establishment of paternity, establishment of child support or health insurance order, or enforcement of an existing order.

Child supportBenefits & insurance issues

What to do next

Ways to connect

Visit this link - https://dcss.smcgov.org/open-case

Visit the link to complete an online application for services.

Call 866-901-3212

Call to request an application for services.

Email smcdcss@smcgov.org

Email for more information.

Details

Schedule
Mon - Thu9 am - 4 pm
Fri - SunClosed
ADA Accessible
Yes
Free
Yes
Available Languages
Armenian, Cantonese, Hmong, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Counties Served
San Mateo
Eligibility requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Parents
Citizenship Requirements
No citizenship requirements

Locations

San Mateo County Department of Child Support Services (SMCDCSS)
555 County Center, 2nd Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Get directions
866-901-3212 (Toll-Free Phone)

Lobby open for in-person drop-ins and appointments.

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What to do next

Ways to connect

Visit this link - https://dcss.smcgov.org/open-case

Visit the link to complete an online application for services.

Call 866-901-3212

Call to request an application for services.

Email smcdcss@smcgov.org

Email for more information.