Child Support Services

Our Program:

The Yurok Child Support Services (or “YCSS”) program was established in 2010 after the passage of the Yurok Family Code. YCSS is a federally funded tribal child support (or “Title IV-D”) agency. The mission of Yurok Child Support Services is to improve the well-being of children and families within and associated with Yurok Territory.

YCSS offers the following services:

  • Location of non-custodial parent
  • Paternity establishment
  • Identify & evaluate in-kind goods as a means of support
  • Initiate case transfers to the jurisdiction of the Yurok Tribal Court
  • Assist with California’s compromise of arrears program (COAP)
  • Establishment, enforcement, and modification of support orders within the Yurok Tribal Court

For more information please contact the Yurok Child Support Office at (707) 444-0433 or YurokCSS@yuroktribe.nsn.us

Child Support Services Forms and Links:

YCSS Brochure

YCSS Application Packet

How to Pay Your Child Support

Contact Information Update

General Information for Employers

Federal Child Support Site

Federal and State Child Support Site