Cayuga County’s Support Collection Unit (SCU) operates under the Department of Social Services with a primary mission to ensure the financial well-being of children by facilitating the collection and enforcement of child support payments. As a crucial part of New York State’s child support enforcement system, SCU assists custodial parents in securing court-ordered support from non-custodial parents. The unit manages a range of services from locating non-custodial parents to enforcing and modifying existing support orders.

The SCU offers professional support to families navigating the child support system, including income withholding, tax refund interceptions, and coordination with family court proceedings. The unit ensures consistent financial contributions to households, promoting stability and reducing reliance on public assistance. It serves as a liaison between courts, employers, and state and federal agencies to streamline support collection. With a strong commitment to child welfare, the Cayuga SCU plays a pivotal role in promoting family responsibility and aiding the long-term success of children in the community.

Key Services:

– Establishment and modification of child support orders
– Location services for non-custodial parents
– Enforcement of existing child support obligations
– Income withholding from wages or benefits
– Tax refund interception to collect past-due support
– Medical support enforcement
– Review and adjustment of support orders based on changing circumstances
– Coordination with local and family courts for legal proceedings