National Child Support Engagement Association

Last Saturday, 50 years to the day after President Gerald Ford signed the legislation that created the federal child support program, President Biden signed H.R. 9076 (the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act). The law gives tribal child support programs the same access to information needed to operate their child support enforcement programs that states and territories currently have. It also authorizes state use of contractors for purposes of child support enforcement. NCSEA is tremendously grateful to the bipartisan group of legislators who shepherded this legislation through Congress and the many child support program leaders and advocates who helped raise awareness of this issue. For some of them, this is the culmination of many years of work. Congratulations and thanks to all of you!

March is Women's History Month. We chat with three important women in the child support program to discuss their role models, how empathy and kindness shape how we work, and what it takes to be a strong leader:?bit.ly/4iFdgpx. All NCSEA On Locations are available for free to everyone! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audacy, and other podcast platforms. #womenshistorymonth?#podcast

This's week's Rapid Read highlights succession planning and Women's History Month: conta.cc/4hoLg8t It includes: ?Today's NCSEA Web Talk on "Strategic Succession Planning: Identifying, Retaining, and Developing Future Leaders": https://lnkd.in/enHe-Hua ? A white paper on succession planning from Harvard Business School's Executive Education division: https://lnkd.in/eD2CwxwP ?The latest NCSEA On Location: "Recognizing Women’s History Month within the Child Support Program (Part 1)": https://lnkd.in/eAHzQNY6

Join our upcoming Web Talk for an interactive session detailing practical strategies for identifying and preparing future leaders, fostering a culture of mentorship, and ensuring business continuity in times of change. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVgNRNCH Don't miss out—stay informed and join the conversation!

Take a deeper dive into the tribal side of Child Support with Lilly James, Director of the Child Support Enforcement Program for the Nez Perce Tribal Court in Idaho. Lilly explains how positive childhood experiences and a holistic approach to child support are beneficial to not only the child, but the family, culture, community, and the land.?bit.ly/3R9Il90 All NCSEA On Locations are available for free to everyone! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audacy, and other podcast platforms.

A bevy of upcoming events and valuable research in this week's Rapid Read: conta.cc/4hoLg8t It includes: ?Information about two upcoming NCSEA Connects events and an NCSEA Web Talk on Thursday, March 20: https://lnkd.in/enHe-Hua ? “Supporting Fathers and Families in Rural Communities,” an upcoming webinar from the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin, Madison: https://lnkd.in/garr4RBk ?"A Guide to Effective Strategies for Supporting Expectant Transition-Age Foster Youth" from RAND: https://lnkd.in/eaW34vVw

Did you know that, according to the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services (OFVPS), almost 40% of the custodial parents with cases in the Title IV-D child support program have experienced domestic violence with the other parent on their child support cases? Similarly, 1 in 4 noncustodial parents may have domestic violence during their lifetimes. Financial dependence is one of the main reasons many parents return to their abusive partner. When child support is received consistently, it can be a primary source of income for custodial families. his emphasizes that the child support program plays a key role in helping survivors leave abusive relationships and that child support agencies should prioritize the establishment and implementation of policies that protect victims of domestic violence. Read more about this here: https://lnkd.in/gNtujcAH

Every week NCSEA members receive the Rapid Read, a clear, concise, and informative guide to news, opportunities, and resources related to child support. The Rapid Read lets you: ?? Stay Informed ?? Stay Connected ?? Stay Engaged ? Save Time To learn more about NCSEA membership (and how you might already be a member through your state child support program) go to https://lnkd.in/eerr7Zxh.

Interesting analyses and information about upcoming events in this week's Rapid Read: conta.cc/4br9oG6 It includes: ?Information about today's Web Talk: "Web Talk Follow-up: Military Child Support and UIFSA": https://lnkd.in/gUV_BKbx ? “Congress Is Debating Stricter SNAP and Medicaid Work Requirements—but Research Shows They Don’t Work” by Farah Khan of the Brookings Institution: https://lnkd.in/ewY_xht2 ?"A Toolkit for Using Protective Community Resources to Promote Child, Youth, and Family Well-being" from Child Trends: https://lnkd.in/ebfNPafK

Lots to learn about in this week's Rapid Read: conta.cc/41h0xSP It includes: ?"Passing Through All Child Support to Maryland Families Would Help Them Afford Basic Needs and Thrive" from Diana Azevedo-McCaffrey of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: https://lnkd.in/eNy_zFN5 ?"Understanding the Basics of Child Care in the United States" from the Center for American Progress ?Information about next Thursday's Web Talk: "Web Talk Follow-up: Military Child Support and UIFSA": https://lnkd.in/gUV_BKbx And much more!