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Child Support Enforcement
CSFA Number: 478-00-0245
Agency Name
Department Of Healthcare And Family Services (478)
Agency Identification
N/A
Agency Contact
DCSS Call Center
1-800-447-4278
hfs.webmaster@illinois.gov
Short Description
The program provides grants to states to assist in locating absentee parents, establishing paternity, and enforcing support obligations.
Federal Authorization
Social Security, Title IV, Part D, 42 US Code §651 45 CFR Part 75
Illinois Statue Authorization
305ILCS5/10, 750ILCS5,16,22 & 46 750ILCS25, 750ILCS27 and 750ILCS28
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
89 IL ADM CODE 160
Objective
The purpose of this program is to enforce the support obligations owed by absent parents to their children, locate absent parents, establish paternity, and obtain child, spousal and medical support
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
Law, Justice, Legal Services
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Reimbursement Program not a competitive award or grant. Agreements are with County units of government, which are typically renewed each year.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individual/Family The State must provide support enforcement services to: (1) All applicants for, or recipients of TANF, Foster Care Maintenance Payments, and Medicaid, for whom an assignment to the State of support rights has been made and who are in need of such services; (2) all individuals who cease to receive TANF; (3) individuals who provide authorization to the IV-D agency to continue support enforcement services; and (4) any other individual who is in need of such services and who has applied for them.
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specific Use
Subject / Service Area
Government Services
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
Reimbursement Program not a competitive award or grant. Agreements are with County units of government, which are typically renewed each year.
Application Procedures
Reimbursement Program not a competitive award or grant.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Reimbursement Program not a competitive award or grant.
Award Procedures
Reimbursement Program not a competitive award or grant. Agreements are with County units of government, which are typically renewed each year.
Deadlines
Reimbursement Program not a competitive award or grant.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Reimbursement Program not a competitive award or grant. Agreements are with County units of government, which are typically renewed each year.
Appeals
Reimbursement Program not a competitive award or grant.
Renewals
Reimbursement Program not a competitive award or grant. Agreements are with County units of government, which are typically renewed each year.
Formula Matching Requirements
42 USC 651/1; 45 CFR 300; 305 ILCS 5/10, 750 ILCS 5/,16/, 22/ 25/ 27/ & 46/
Uses and Restrictions
42 USC 651/1; 45 CFR 300; 305 ILCS 5/10, 750 ILCS 5/,16/, 22/ 25/ 27/ & 46/
Reports
750ILCS25, 750ILCS27 and 750ILCS28
Audits
42 USC 651/1; 45 CFR 300; 305 ILCS 5/10, 750 ILCS 5/,16/, 22/ 25/ 27/ & 46/
Records
All records are to be maintained in accordance with 45 CFR §§ 75.361-365.
Account Identification
N/A
Obligations
N/A
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
N/A
Program Accomplishments
Location of absentee parents, establishment of paternity, and enforcement of child support obligations.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Please Note: HFS’ Child Support Enforcement Programs are exempt from Uniform Guidance and GATA under 2 CFR 200.101. 750ILCS25, 750ILCS27 and 750ILCS28 45 CFR Part 75, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for HHS Awards
Regional or Local Assistance Location
See Regional Offices web page: https://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/ChildSupport/parents/Pages/Offices.aspx
Headquarters Office
Prescott Bloom Building 201 South Grand Avenue, East Springfield, Illinois 62763
Program Website
https://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/ChildSupport/Pages/default.aspx
Example Projects
N/A
Published Date
1/1/1992
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2017 : $56,500,000
FY 2018 : $56,500,000
FY 2019 : $56,500,000
FY 2020 : $56,500,000
FY 2021 : $56,500,000
FY 2022 : $65,500,000
FY 2023 : $71,902,300
FY 2024 : $91,902,300
FY 2025 : $87,942,700
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
Agency IDGrantee NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
Cook County States Attorney07/01/202406/30/202512,012,969
Cook County Sheriff07/01/202406/30/20252,420,390
Kane County07/01/202406/30/2025817,391
Lake County07/01/202406/30/2025801,216
DuPage County07/01/202406/30/2025796,224