Child Support Enforcement

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Port Center Commerce Park
601 Port Centre Parkway
Portsmouth, VA 23704

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(877) 695-5499 Main Toll Free
(757) 396-6590 Fax

Operating Agency: Virginia Department of Social Services
Agency Type: State Administered
Person in charge: Mary A. Thrasher District Manager
Hours of operation: M,T,W,Th,F 8AM - 5PM
Fees: No fees charged.
Eligibility requirements: Serves TANF or TANF-Foster Care cases; child must be under age 18; also serves those who are not on public assistance.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral; appointment preferred; specific documents required: paternity verification.
Area Served: Portsmouth.

About the program:
Investigates and pursues support from legally responsible relatives for children who are entitled to support. The majority of these children are currently receiving public assistance TANF or TANF-Foster Care. Also offers assistance in establishing paternity for children born out of wedlock.