GA H~oo. f 2 ~, C4~ Iqq~ Child Support Enforcement Annual Report FY 1998 "Child Support Enforcement pays more to clients than all of public assistance. We collected $336 million during FY98 for the benefit of Georgia children. " Dan Elmore, Director Child Support Enforcement Director's Message I am pleased to share with you the Child Support Enforcement Annual Report for FY98. The program's expansion and achievements highlighted in this report illustrate the hard work, strategic planning and accomplishments of Georgia's Child Support Enforcement program. Highlights during the past year include: A $22 million increase in collections. The Fatherhood Initiative graduating over 450 non-custodial parents who now have jobs and are paying their child support. Teaming up with the Atlanta Falcons to promote responsible fatherhood. Piloting the Access and Visitation project for non-custodial parents who want visitation with their children. The dedication and commitment of the CSE staff in bettering the lives of Georgia's children is evident in the state's increasing collections and new program initiatives. Through Georgia's innovative child support program, we continue to assist parents in meeting their mutual responsibilities to their children and increase family self-sufficiency. Supporting Our Children All children need emotional and financial support from both their father and mother. Georgia's Child Support Enforcement program works to benefit children by enforcing the parental responsibility to pay financial support. This helps to promote and enhance family self-sufficiency and stability as well as reducing the public burden of supporting financially abandoned children. The child support services offered by 76 offices across Georgia help children receive the support they deserve. Georgia collected $336.4 million in child support for the benefit of more than 606,967 children during FY98. This was an increase of $22 million over FY97. During the year, the Fatherhood Initiative was piloted in seven areas around the state. Over 450 non-custodial parents graduated from the program and 80% found employment which enables them to pay their child support obligation. The Initiative will go statewide during FY98. Georgia is recognized as a national child support enforcement leader thanks to the commitment of people devoted to children, families and the child support program. Despite these efforts, many children are not receiving the support they need. We will continue to work to strengthen enforcement laws and enhance our services to collect more support for Georgia children. Please take the time to review the FY 1998 Georgia Child Support Enforcement Annual Report for more specific information concerning our program. "Georgia's Child Support Enforcement program serves more children than any program in state government, except for the Department of Education. " Tommy C. Olmstead, Commissioner Department of Human Resources 2. Collecting Child Support Child Support Enforcement (CSE) services are available to Georgia parents who need assistance. The custodial parent may apply at the CSE office that serves their county. There is a one-time fee of $25. The custodial parent is asked to furnish legal documents, if available, and information about the non-custodial parent. Child Support Services Include: Locating non-custodial parents Establishing paternity Establishing and enforcing child support orders Establishing and enforcing medical support orders Collecting and distributing support payments Suspending or revoking driver's, professional or occupational licenses for failure to pay child support Reviewing and modifying child support orders periodically Intercepting lottery winnings of more than $5000 Filing contempt of court actions which may result in a jail sentence if the non-custodial parent is found in contempt of court Filing liens and levy on tangible / intangible property Seizing matched bank accounts after notice Collection and Enforcement Tools Available to CSE: Withholding child support from paychecks or unemployment benefits Intercepting federal and/or state income tax refunds to pay child support arrears Garnishing workers' compensation benefits Reporting parents owing more than $1,000 in child support payments to credit bureaus 3. Child Support Hotline Busiest in State Goverment The CSE Hotline began operation on September 1, 1986 with one line to serve as a central point of information and a clearinghouse for problem solving. Today, with 20 lines (five-800 lines and 15 local Atlanta lines), the CSE Hotline handles more calls than any other hotline operating in Georgia state government. In FY98, the CSE Hotline: Received 4,251,395 phone calls Handled an increase of 558, 000 calls over the previous year Enabled eight percent of the callers to speak to one of our Customer Service Analysts Expanded by adding one 800 line and three local Atlanta lines Received 49% of all the calls made to the ten State operated hotlines combined Clients calling the CSE Hotline may select the option of speaking to an operator located in the Customer Service Unit. There are eight customer service analysts available to answer questions or assist with problems. The Customer Service Unit is operational between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday Friday. Customer Service Analysts are available during hours of operation. The bulk of the questions received by the Customer Service Unit are for: payment information requests for enforcement To access the CSE Hotline: Call 800-227-7993 if you live in the 706 or 912 area codes. Call 404-657-2780 if you live in the 404, 678 or 770 area codes. The CSE Hotline is operational from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except for State holidays. The Hotline is only accessible to Georgia callers. Child Support In Cyberspace www.state.ga.usjDepartmentsjDHR Child Support Enforcement joined other Georgia government agencies in cyberspace on August 1, 1996 with a World Wide Web home page on the Internet. CSE can now provide up-to-date child support information to a worldwide audience in less time, and at a fraction of the cost of using traditional printing and distribution methods. Internet users can access a wide range of child support information on the site including an application for services and Georgia's current Most Wanted poster. By simply clicking a button, custodial parents can print out and complete the application before their first visit. 4. CSE's Fatherhood Initiative Benefits Georgia Children and Taxpayers The Fatherhood Initiative, created in 1997 by DHR's Child Support Enforcement office, works with non-custodial parents who are supposed to be paying their child support through CSE and are unable or unwilling to pay. The program is free and offers counseling, a chance to earn aGED, vocational training, job placement and a chance to playa supportive role in the lives of their children. CSE has contracted with the Department of Technical and Adult Education to provide job training and job placement through the state's 36 technical schools. This makes the Fatherhood Initiative available within 50 miles of every non-custodial parent in Georgia. Other service providers and community-based agencies are also involved to provide the range of services non-custodial parents need to get a job or move up the career ladder. Gainful, stable employment enables these parents to provide regular financial support for their children. Participants study in fields such as carpentry, computer repair, automotive repair and welding. Classes on life coping skills such as how to interview for a job, retain employment and manage finances are offered. Also provided are classes to strengthen parenting skills, learn about child development and explore ways to be more involved in their children's lives. FATHERHOOD DWORKSI First Year Results: 450 non-custodial parents completed job skills training 80 percent are now employed and paying their child support The project initially served seven judicial circuits: Atlanta J.e., Coweta J.e. (Newnan/Carrollton), Dougherty J.e. (Albany), Dublin J.e., Southern J.e. (Valdosta/Moultrie), Stone Mountain J.e., and Western J.e. (Athens). FY 99 Goals: Graduate a minimum of 3600 noncustodial parents Expand statewide to all 36 of the state's technical schools in November, 1998 Judicial Support: Judges now have a new alternative to jail for parents who are unable or unwilling to pay their child support. "It is always good to have an extra choice and this is a particularly good choice ... There aren't many situations where you can say there are no losers, but I think this proVides that opportunity. " Judge H. Gibb Flanders, Jr. Superior Court Dublin Judicial Circuit 5. Taxpayer Savings: Decreased Medicaid cost. Noncustodial parents are required to obtain medical insurance through their employer if available at a reasonable cost. Decreased enforcement costs. Employer withholding of support payments eliminates the need for enforcement action. Decreased incarceration cost. Because judges now have a new sentencing alternative to jail, taxpayers save the estimated $50.00 per day cost of housing an inmate. Decreased need for custodial parents to depend on TANF and other government services. Employer and Community Benefits: Increased employment benefits the local economy Reduction in the rate of repeat pregnancies by young participants Local employers are finding new sources of skilled labor which is oftentimes in short supply 6. Atlanta Falcons Team Up to Promote Fatherhood This past year, the images of Atlanta Falcon's linebacker Jessie Tuggle and former center Roman Fortin were not just featured in the usual local newspapers, magazines and television sportscasts. Each player was highlighted in another of their roles; as fathers. Tuggle and Fortin were the official spokespersons during the 1997 season for Child Support Enforcement's statewide responsible fatherhood campaign. Their images appeared on billboards, posters and bus signs in cities across the state. The signs remained up throughout the year courtesy of Eller Media. Also, public service announcements have aired on Atlanta's WAGA Fox 5 television and WGST radio. The Atlanta Falcons have joined the effort by teaming up through the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation with Child Support Enforcement, WAGA-TV Fox 5 in Atlanta and Eller Media in sponsoring the statewide media campaign featuring the two players and their children. The players said they got their families involved because they saw an opportunity to use their fame on the football field to spotlight the most important role they have off the field. "When you miss out on any part of a child's growing up, you miss out on a great part of your own life," says Tuggle. He noted the fact that many young fathers are still growing up themselves and may be quicker to assume the role of friend or buddy to their child instead of being their parent first. The Responsible Fatherhood Campaign is part of a nationwide joint venture of the National Football League and the National Child Support Enforcement Association. Organizers of the campaign want to get the attention of young teen fathers who emulate the behavior of a responsible father who is present daily and supporting the financial and emotional well being of their children. The 1997 campaign was so successful that the Atlanta Falcons have commited to continuing their involvement. In gratitude for their partkipation, Governor Zell Miller proclaimed September 7, 1997 "Atlanta Falcons Fatherhood Day." Roman Fortin was named the Atlanta recipient of the 1997 NFL "Man of the Year" award, presented annually by True Value Hardware to a player from each of the 30 teams. Fortin was cited for his community involvement, especially with the Fatherhood Initiative campaign. Fortin is now with the San Diego Chargers and will be replaced with cornerback Ray Buchanan for the 1998 campaign. 7. Governor Zell Miller Proclaimed June As Fatherhood Month in Georgia (I-r) Fatherhood Initiative graduate Roderick Johnson, CSE Family Services Unit Manager Gail Moon, State Fatherhood Consultant Robert Johnson, Loydia Webber and Frank Bates of the Department of Technical and Adult Education, Governor ZeII Miller, DHR Commissioner Tommy Olmstead, CSE Director Dan Elmore, DFCS Director Peggy Peters and Gary Driggers with the CSE Family Services Unit Governor ZeU Miller signed a proclamation on June 18, 1998 declaring June to be Fatherhood Month in Georgia. The proclamation capped a month of statewide activities celebrating fathers and the first anniversary of the Fatherhood Initiative. Other local officials around the state issued proclamations as well. The Fatherhood Initiative is generating a lot of good publicity for Child Support Enforcement, the Division of Family and Children Services and the entire State of Georgia. During June, approximately 40 newspapers in Georgia ran stories about the initiative. On the national level, National Public Radio did a lengthy story about the Fatherhood Initiative and gave it special praise for reaching out to young fathers. The editorial board of the NBC News magazine show "Dateline" is also considering the Fatherhood Initiative as a potential story for their program. While these news stories are educating the community, they may also get the attention of fathers who have not thought about their importance to their children or what they can do to improve their relationships. 8. Access and Visitation Pilot Project Benefits Children and Parents CSE began a pilot project in June, 1998 to address the needs of non-custodial parents who want visitation with their children. The services provided by the project include: case assessment co-parenting education monitored visitation neutral drop-off and pick-up sites Participants needing legal services are referred to the Atlanta Legal Society who provide establishment and enforcement of visitation orders and legitimation services as a prerequisite to these orders. Where possible, clients are directed, through mediation, to establish voluntary visitation guidelines and parenting plans. These agreements are made in to orders of the court. Funding for the pilot project came from a grant from the Administration for Children and Families of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The project is being piloted in Fulton and DeKalb counties with plans for expansion to other areas of the state in 1999. Services are open to the public and are not limited to individuals with child support cases. "DHR and Dads" Video Strengthens Community Involvement DHR's Office of Communications produced a ten minute video about two programs within the Division of Family and Children Services aimed at fathers. Child Support Enforcement's Fatherhood Initiative targets fathers in need of jobs training and jobs placement assistance to enable them to pay their child support obligations. The Captain's Team focuses on child abuse prevention. The video features program participants, employers, educators and superior court judges. Copies were distributed to all Child Support offices, county DFCS and Community Action offices, technical schools and other community groups. The videos will be used to educate the public about the two programs and encourage community involvement. 9. "Pay Up or Walk!" Poster Campaign Captures Public's Attention CSE's "Pay Up or Walk!" poster campaign debuted in September, 1997. The bright red posters feature a large Georgia driver's license with the caption, "suspended for failure to pay child support." Approximately 2500 posters were distributed statewide. The posters are being displayed in CSE offices, all driver's license offices (including those in Atlanta area Kroger stores), county DFCS and Community Action offices, libraries, law enforcement agencies, courthouses and health centers. PAY UP OR WALK! Driver's and Professional License Suspension Law Paying Dividends for Georgia Children Child Support Enforcement can suspend driver's and professional licenses for failure to pay support. The law applies to non-custodial parents who are at least 60 days behind in paying support and are not willing to enter into a payment plan for making support payments. Before suspending any licenses, CSE will send notices to non-custodial parents who owe at least 60 days in back support. The notices will give the parents 90 days to either pay the outstanding support in full, enter into a payment plan or ask for a hearing if they dispute the amount. The list of licenses and licensing boards includes 193 licenses and 36 licensing boards. Several new agencies began license matches this past year. The Police Officers Standards and Training Council with 80,000 licensed police officers, security guards and peace officers. The Georgia Real Estate Commission with 90,000 realtors and 10,000 appraisers. The Commission's new real estate license application now asks the applicant if they owe any child support. The State Bar of Georgia has notified all attorneys that they must comply or be subject to losing their Bar license. This enforcement tool has enabled CSE to collect in excess of $7 million since the law went into effect in 1996. 10. $2.2 Billion in Child Support Collected During Governor Zell Miller's Administration Since its inception in 1973, CSE has collected $2.5 billion on behalf of children and families around the state. More than 86% of this amount was collected during the eight years Governor Zell Miller has been in office. Much of this increase can be attributed to the new enforcement tools granted by the Legislature in recent years, a new statewide computer system ($TARS) which also placed a computer on the desk of each CSE employee, privatization initiatives and the dedication and commitment of CSE employees across the state. During FY1998: $336,337,320 in child support was collected Collections increased $22 million over FY1997 $2.9 million was collected from intercepted state tax refunds $39.6 million was collected from federal tax refunds $2 million was collected from unemployment compensation benefits $83,205 was collected from lottery winnings Child Support Enforcement Collections - 400 t/) 350 t: .0- 300 --.- :!: 250 -n~s 200 - 150 0 0 100 50 0 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 State Fiscal Year 11. JUDICIAL I I COLLECTIONS I I CASELOAD Cases wi CASES SUPPORT RECEMNG CIRCUIT ITANF NonTANF TOTAL TANF NonTANF TOTAL ORDER PAYMENT Alapaha J.C 815,815 2,526,578 3,342,393 2,083 5,113 7,196 3,201 2,951 AIcovyJ.C Appalachian J.C 1,065,869 5,431,841 253,541 1,741,832 6,497,710 702 1,995,373 1,089 3,469 4,171 3,465 4,554 3,796 1,679 3,568 1,525 AlIantaJ.C 5,389,472 3,264,058 8,653,530 18,532 18,407 36,939 10,757 9,508 Manta - CSSG'" AlIantic J.C Augusta J.C 1,133,117 21,023,970 1,220,992 5,652,521 3,438,265 3,955,841 22,157,087 6,873,513 7,394,126 1,870 3,066 9,928 20,506 22,376 10,664 13,730 11,560 21,488 15,376 5,432 7,724 14,633 4,997 6,718 Augusta - Maximus'" 478,504 8,531,960 9,010,464 523 11,377 11,900 6,757 6,882 Blue Ridge J.C Brunswick J.C 465,609 3,739,008 1,415,992 6,759,493 4,204,617 663 8,175,485 2,858 3,386 4,049 9,705 12,563 2,307 6,442 2,198 5,971 Chattahoochee J.C 3,215,287 8,591,786 11,807,073 7,641 19,143 26,784 10,553 . 10,104 Cherokee J.C 474,774 2,917,830 3,392,604 956 4,682 5,638 2,791 2,606 Clayton J.C 628,184 4,878,253 5,506,437 2,562 7,488 10,050 3,503 3,487 Clayton J.C - UIFSA- 247,944 3,501,602 3,749,546 614 3,409 4,023 2,005 1,982 CobbJ.C 358,020 304,025 662,045 745 1,078 1,823 661 554 Cobb J.C - UIFSA - 295,059 7,387,073 7,682,132 729 5,378 6,107 3,613 3,310 Cobb J.C - CSSG'- 163,439 5,410,899 5,574,338 387 8,117 8,504 2,832 2,778 Conasauga J.C 769,232 4,242,899 5,012,131 785 3,805 4,590 3,105 2,964 Cordele J.C 1,617,547 3,383,970 5,001,517 1,980 4,226 6,206 4,381 3,961 Coweta J.C Dekalb - CSSG 2,029,435 8,511,398 10,540,833 2,906 598,571 13,965,928 14,564,499 1,141 10,523 13,429 19,376 20,517 9,758 10,304 8,297 10,052 Dougherty J.C 2,617,359 6,429,604 9,046,963 2,930 6,452 9,382 6,870 6,600 Douglas J.C 348,022 2,939,999 3,288,021 48'7 2,580 3,067 1,95:l 1,765 Dublin J.C 1,254,572 3,580,435 4,635,007 1,567 4,116 5,683 3,999 3,703 EasternJ.C 3,329,734 11,312,972 14,642,706 4,972 12,313 17,285 10,124 8,815 Enotah J.C 269,034 1,572,027 1,841,061 3,452 8,024 11,476 1,901 1,760 FlintJ.C 761,133 4,551,358 5,312,491 874 3,857 4,731 3,659 3,357 GrlffinJ.C 1,519,950 6,613,914 8,133,864 1,728 5,585 7,313 6,149 5,279 Gwinnett J.C 764,373 7,113,553 7,677,926 947 5,371 6,318 4,073 3,948 Houston J.C 907,142 4,131,960 5,039,122 997 3,371 4,368 3,436 3,298 Lookout Mountain J.C 699,235 5,345,423 6,044,658 1,207 5,398 6,605 3,822 3,526 Macon J.C 2,428,654 5,809,613 6,238,467 3,631 9,379 13,010 8,433 7,666 Middle J.C 2,046,259 5,228,122 7,274,381 2,185 5,842 8,027 5,258 5,014 Mountain J.C 369,790 1,765,690 2,175,660 496 1,695 2,391 1,643 1,411 Northeastern J.C 584,346 3,805,633 4,389,981 1,169 5,980 7,149 3,002 3,001 NorthernJ.C 1,017,247 3,314,910 4,332,157 1,146 3,827 4,973 3,244 3,048 Ocrnulgee J.C 2,129,319 7,935,916 10,065,235 1,893 6,520 8,413 6,510 6,140 Oconee J.C 964,741 3,082,623 4,067,364 1,121 3,181 4,302 3,129 2,882 Ogeechee J.C 1,265,662 4,071,009 5,356,671 1,648 4,924 6,572 6,812 3,595 Pataula J.C 1,344,250 2,348,922 3,693,172 1,991 4,194 6,185 3,662 3,325 Piedmont J.C 583,150 2,532,873 3,116,023 851 3,103 3,954 2,017 1,911 Rockdale J.C 264,984 1,973,715 2,238,699 188 1,183 1,371 1,062 1,020 RorneJ.C 759,177 3,604,879 4,364,056 1,163 3,746 4,911 3,700 3,306 SouthemJ.C 2,546,292 2,533,231 5,079,523 2,491 2,113 4,604 2,032 1,886 South Georgia J.C 2,147,904 5,088,070 7,235,974 2,042 4,779 6,821 5,029 4,854 Southwestern J.C 1,621,518 3,404,484 5,026,002 2,304 4,722 7,026 3,905 3,626 Stone Mtn. J.C 2,060,237 1,243,405 3,303,642 2,622 2,666 5,268 3,673 3,109 Stone Mtn.J.C - UIFSA- 1,430,332 7,497,771 8,928,103 3,255 11,874 15,129 6,222 5,771 Tallapoosa J.C 513,138 3,337,735 3,850,873 994 3,969 4,963 2,629 2,520 Tifton J.C 1,799,264 4,747,022 6,546,286 1,937 4,827 6,764 7,994 4,759 Toombs J.C 1,043,033 2,477,749 3,520,782 1,146 2,867 4,013 2,946 2,648 Valdosta - Maximus'" 495,817 5,454,887 5,950,704 2,690 11,211 13,901 7,544 7,152 Waycross J.C 1,633,671 4,336,358 5,970,029 1,594 5,006 6,600 5,243 4,569 WesternJ.C 899,303 2,854,938 3,754,241 1,379 3,511 4,890 3,419 3,079 State Total 54,200,752 164,399,700 218,087,314 94,888 222,246 317,136 170,847 156,890 Contract Attorney Total 11,996,270 48,996,641 60,992,911 19,358 60,450 79,806 48,810 39,202 Privatized Total GRAND TOTAL 2,869,448 54,387,644 57,257092 6,611 69,066,47 267,783,985 336,337,317 120,657 70,567 77,198 353,265 474,142 42,613 262,470 41,497 237,589 Contracted Attorney .. Contracted Attorney for UIFSA only ... Private Vendors I 12. Through the Looking Glass: Child Support in the Future Change comes with the winds and the times. Beyond the implementation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act provisions, what remains? Yes, more change, but these changes will not involve new laws so much as new ways of doing things. Here is a quick list of things that could become a reality: Expansion of the Fatherhood Initiative CSE's highly successful Fatherhood Initiative program will expand it's services statewide beginning November 1, 1998. CSE has contracted with the Department of Technical and Adult Education to provide job training and job placement through its 36 technical institutions. The goal is to graduate a minimum of 3600 non-custodial parents by September 30, 1999 who will then be employed and paying their child support. Computer System Enhancements Computer systems ($TARS) will continue to evolve. Machine logic or artificial intelligence will begin to appear. This machine logic will take the worker through the enforcement/establishment process based on answers to questions. It works like a decision tree. If the answer to "1" is "yes", then the system will offer another choice and so forth until the appropriate case action is determined. State Disbursement Unit Welfare reform dictates that the state centralize its collection of child support payments at one location. Georgia plans to have a contract in place to deliver this service in early FY 2000. Existing accounting staff in local offices will be redirected to customer service and enforcement duties. Coordinating Services Through DHR Districts CSE services will be coordinated through DHR Districts linked by a comprehensive computer system. CSE offices will use DHR District offices and the DHR system to coordinate services with applicants from all DHR programs, not just TANF, Food Stamps and Medicaid. Privatization Other privatization will continue. The new hire program will be privatized effective July 1, 1998. Further privatization of non-TANF work loads mayor may not continue depending on the outcome of a review of the costs and effectiveness of these efforts and the availability of funding. TANF Cap Increases Pressure for CSE Services The demand for CSE services will become critical to TANF families as the four (4) year limitation period approaches. Early in the twenty-first century, CSE will feel the pressure from residential parents who will suddenly feel the loss of TANF. 13. Georgia Child Support Enforcement Offices Counties served by each office are in italics Alapaha Judicial Circuit 303 South Jefferson Street P.O. Box 1078 Nashville, GA 31639 912-686-7678 Atkinson, Berrien, Clinch, Cook, .Lanier Alcovy Judicial Circuit 4174 Baker Street P.O. Box 1038 Covington, GA 30015 770-784-2499 Newton Alcovy Judicial Circuit 226 Alcovy Street, Bldg. E-15 P.O. Box 1792 Monroe, GA 30655 770-207 -4180 Walton Appalachian Judicial Circuit 125 Kiker Street Ellijay, GA 30540 706-276-2364 Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens Atlanta Judicial Circuit 1718 Peachtree Street Suite 385 Atlanta, GA 30309 404-206-5362 Fulton Atlanta Judicial Circuit 3201 Atlanta Industrial Parkway Suite 301 Atlanta, GA 30331 404-699-6868 Fulton Atlantic Judicial Circuit 945 E.G. Miles Parkway P.O. Box 70 Hinesville, GA 31310 912-876-4154 Bryan, Evans, Liberty, Long, Mcintosh, Tattnall Augusta Judicial Circuit 360 Bay Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 1427 Augusta, GA 30901 706-721-6991 Richmond Augusta Judicial Circuit 2046 Gordon Highway Augusta, GA 30909 706-731-7000 Columbia, Richmond, Burke Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit 321 Lamar Halley Parkway P.O. Box 1188 Canton, GA 30114 770-720-3585 Cherokee, Forsyth Brunswick Judicial Circuit 4420 Altama Avenue P.O. Box 1624 Brunswick, GA 31521 912-262-3000 Camden, Glynn Brunswick Judicial Circuit 446 West Plum Street P.O. Box 584 Jesup, GA 31545 912-427-5833 Appling, Jeff Davis, Wayne Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit 1327 Third Avenue P.O. Box 309 Columbus, GA 31902 706-649-7317 Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Talbot, Taylor Cherokee Judicial Circuit 645 Henderson Drive, Suite 4 P.O. Box 1300 Cartersville, GA 30120 770-387 -3724 Bartow, Gordon Clayton Judicial Circuit 409 Arrowhead Boulevard Suite A-6 Jonesboro, GA 30236 770-473-2474 Clayton Clayton Judicial Circuit 121 South McDonough Street 1st Floor Annex Jonesboro, GA 30236 770-477-4552 Clayton - UlFSA only Cobb Judicial Circuit 590 Commerce Park Drive Suite 112 Marietta, GA 30060 770-528-3500 Cobb Cobb Judicial Circuit 10 East Park Square Suite 402 Marietta, GA 30060 770-528-2410 Cobb - UIFSA only Conasauga Judicial Circuit 417 West Crawford Street P.O. Box 885 Dalton, GA 30722 706-272-2326 Murray, Whitfield Cordele Judicial Circuit 108-A 16th Avenue East P.O. Box 1273 Cordele, GA 31 01 0 912-276-2338 Ben Hill, Crisp, Dooly, Wilcox Coweta Judicial Circuit 102 College Street Carrollton, GA 30117 770-836-6870 Carroll, Heard, Troup 14. Coweta Judicial Circuit 8-A Madison Street P.O. Box D Newnan, GA 30264 770-254-7249 Coweta, Meriwether Dougherty Judicial Circuit 102 North Washington Street Albany, GA 31701 912-430-4520 Dougherty Douglas Judicial Circuit 8677 Hospital Drive P.O. Box 1297 Douglasville, GA 30133 770-489-3014 Douglas Dublin Judicial Circuit 904 Claxton Dairy Road P.O. Box 488 Dublin, GA 31021 912-275-6576 Johnson, Laurens, Treutlen, Twiggs Eastern Judicial Circuit Chatham Cty Courthouse Annex 415 W. Broughton Street Suite 101 Savannah, GA 31401 912-652-7400 Chatham Enotah Judicial Circuit 133 Tipton Drive P.O. Box 939 Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-867-2908 Lumpkin, Towns, Union, White Flint Judicial Circuit 492 West Third Street P.O. Box 879 Jackson, GA 30233 770-504-2224 Butts, Monroe Flint Judicial Circuit 46 Sloan Street P.O. Box 113 McDonough, GA 30253 770-954-2010 Henry, Lamar Griffin Judicial Circuit 1435 North Expressway Suite 602 Griffin, GA 30223 770-229-3100 Fayette, Spalding Griffin Judicial Circuit 1457 Highway 19 North P.O. Box 632 Thomaston, GA 30286 706-646-6016 Pike, Upson Gwinnett Judicial Circuit 2300 Pleasant Hill Road Suite B-17 P.O. Box 957509 Duluth, GA 30095 770-495-7281 Gwinnett Gwinnett Judicial Circuit 75 Langley Drive P.O. Box 1107 Lawrenceville, GA 30046 770-822-8420 Gwinnett Houston Judicial Circuit 92 Cohen Walker Drive P.O. Box 8038 Warner Robins, GA 31095 912-988-7700 Houston Lookout Mtn. Judicial Circuit 10056 North Highway 27 P.O. Box 39 Rock Springs, GA 30739 706-375-0701 Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Walker 15. Macon Judicial Circuit 2720 Riverside Drive P.O. Box 7467 Macon, GA 31209 912-752-1500 Bibb, Crawford, Peach Macon Judicial Circuit 584 North Dugger Avenue P.O. Box 36 Roberta, GA 31078 912-836-3169 Crawford, Peach Middle Judicial Circuit 125 East Church Street P.O. Box 540 Sandersville, GA 31082 912-552-6845 Jefferson, Washington Middle Judicial Circuit 107 South Main Street P.O. Box 1409 Swainsboro, GA 30401 912-289-2570 Candler, Emanuel, Toombs Mountain Judicial Circuit 518-A Monroe Street P.O. Box 376 Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-754-9100 Habersham, Rabun, Stephens Northeastern Judicial Circuit 465 EE Butler Parkway Second Floor P.O. Box 3395 Gainesville, GA 30503 770-535-5735 Dawson, Hall Northern Judicial Circuit 11 Seaboard Street P.O. Box 6400 Elberton, GA 30635 706-213-2014 Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Madison, Oglethorpe Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit 2930 Heritage Place. Suite 101 Milledgeville, GA 31061 912-445-4761 Baldwin, Hancock, Jones, Wilkinson Oconee Judicial Circuit 600-A Sixth Avenue P.O. Box 4063 Eastman, GA 31023 912-374-6800 Bleckley, Dodge, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Wheeler Rome Judicial Circuit 400 Broad Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 473 Rome, GA 30162 706-295-6494 Floyd Southern Judicial Circuit 606 Southeast First Street P.O. Box 1359 Moultrie, GA 31776 912-891-7220 Colquitt, Thomas Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit 300 W/1 Parkway, Suite 207 P.O. Box 799 Dallas, GA 30132 770-443- 7841 Haralson, Paulding, Polk Tifton Judicial Circuit 405 North Henderson Street P.O. Box 426 Sylvester, GA 31791 912-776-0020 Worth, Turner Ogeechee Judicial Circuit 203 Laurel Street Nations Bank Building P.O. Box 300 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-9249 Effingham Southern Judicial Circuit 111 -B South Patterson Street Suite 202 P.O. Box 1669 Valdosta, GA 31603 912-333-5240 Brooks. Echols. Lowndes Tifton Judicial Circuit 246 E. Second Street Lee Building P.O. Box 7610 Tifton, GA 31793 912-387-8557 Irwin, Tift Ogeechee Judicial Circuit 1-A Courtland Street P.O. Box 397 Statesboro, GA 30458 912-489-8747 Bulloch, Jenkins, Screven Pataula Judicial Circuit 101 East Dawson Street P.O. Box 30 Cuthbert, GA 31740 912-732-2108 Clay, Early, Miller, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Terrell Piedmont Judicial Circuit 28 Lee Street P.O. 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Ponce de Leon Avenue Suite 600 Decatur, GA 30030 404-687-2401 Dekalb - UIFSA only 16. Department of Human Resources Tommy C. Olmstead, Commissioner Division of Family and Children Services Peggy Peters, Director Child Support Enforcement Dan Elmore, Director Two Peachtree Street, N.W. Suite 20-445 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 657-3851