August is Child Support Awareness Month, which is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the significant impact child support programs have on promoting family stability and helping children thrive. The Child Support Directors Association (CSDA) is deeply committed to enhancing the program through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration. By supporting local child support agencies, CSDA ensures that families across California receive the vital resources they need to build brighter futures.
A big thank you to all the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly every day to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. Read more about the local child support agencies’ initiatives for this month.
Placer County Department of Child Support Services
Placer County Department of Child Support Services hosted a highly successful Backpack Giveaway, distributing nearly 370 backpacks filled with school supplies to local children.
The event provided families with essential tools for a strong start to the school year and highlighted DCSS’s commitment to supporting children’s success beyond the courtroom.
A big thank you to the dedicated staff and community partners who helped make this event such a success!
Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services
Nevada County is reaffirming its commitment to supporting families and promoting financial stability for children across all family structures.
At a recent Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting, the Department of Child Support Services presented a brief overview of its services, highlighting child support as a key safety net and poverty-reduction program—messaging aligned with CSDA’s recent Legislative Day.
Nevada County consistently ranks in the top five statewide for Federal Performance Measures (FPMs), reflecting the office’s dedication to equitable, effective, and compassionate service.
The BOS’s resolution declaring August as Child Support Awareness Month serves as a call to action—recognizing that every child deserves stability, and every family deserves support.
Napa County Department of Child Support Services
Napa County Celebrates Child Support Awareness Month with Back-to-School EventOn August 9, 2025, the Napa County Department of Child Support Services, in collaboration with Napa County Library, Napa Police Department/Kiwanis, Community Resources for Children, Spirit Horse, Howdy Dental/Hello Ortho, Napa Bike Coalition, Napa Valley COE, NRWS/Napa Recycling, Napa County Sheriff, Public Works, Napa State DSH, and Matias Martial Arts, came together to celebrate Child Support Awareness Month with a lively Back-to-School event.
Nearly 1,800 backpacks were distributed to children in the community, along with games, educational resources, and family-friendly activities. The event showcased the strength of community partnerships in supporting children’s growth and well-being, while helping families get ready for the new school year.
Napa County is proud to continue raising awareness about the important role child support plays in helping children thrive.