ODVN – Intersection of Child Support Services and Domestic Violence Advocacy

Hosted by Ohio Domestic Violence Network:

One of the primary reasons that survivors of domestic violence stay with their abuser, or return after leaving, is the lack of financial resources to live independently. The core purpose of the child-support program, to ensure that families receive reliably consistent support, is ideally aligned to promote survivors’ ability to safely leave violent relationships and establish safe, independent living situations for themselves and their children. For those who work with survivors who have questions about child support, this training provides an overview of Ohio’s child-support program, including the role of county child-support agencies and the work being done at the state and local levels to make the program safer for survivors of domestic violence through the Safe Access for Victims’ Economic Security (SAVES) grant.  

This training is offered by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Please contact ODVN at training@odvn.org with any questions.