Missouri Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
Child Support Enforcement
http://www.dss.mo.gov/cse/geninfo.htm

General Information about CSE From their WEB Site

CSE's responsibilities include locating parents, establishing paternity, establishing child and medical support orders, monitoring and enforcing compliance with child and medical support orders, reviewing and initiating modification of support orders and distributing support collections.

CSE's customers come from several sources. When a custodial parent receives Temporary Assistance or Medicaid benefits, Family Support Division staff make a referral to CSE and provide appropriate forms and relevant information. CSE collects child support on behalf of households receiving public assistance not only to eliminate their dependence on assistance programs, but also to reimburse the state for the benefits provided to these families.

In addition, individuals not receiving public assistance benefits may apply for CSE's services. To request an application, they may contact any CSE office, call CSE's toll-free number (1-800-859-7999).

CSE consists of a Central Office located in Jefferson City, four regional offices, and 22 field offices across the state. The field offices are comprised of supervisory, investigative, clerical and, in most offices, legal staff. In addition, local prosecuting attorneys and circuit court clerks assist the division with its child support responsibilities. The majority of prosecutors in Missouri provide legal support (e.g., the filing of paternity actions, criminal nonsupport and enforcement actions) for cases CSE staff refer to them. Circuit court clerks support CSE staff by filing legal documents and providing copies of documents already on file.

The Family Support Payment Center, located in Jefferson City, receives and disburses support on behalf of families. The Family Support Payment Center forwards to the state, collections received for families receiving public assistance. When a family is not receiving public assistance, the Family Support Payment Center sends payments directly to the family.