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Improving Economic Mobility through Child Support: Opportunities for Future Research

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Maretta McDonald and Sofi Martinez

This two-pager presents knowledge gaps and research opportunities elevated during a national convening of child support and child poverty experts. The questions under each topic are opportunities where research can support child support program decision-making surrounding current issues elevated during the convening, though they do not cover the only important questions for study.

Key child support related topics

  • Barriers to participation
  • Child support and economic self-sufficiency
  • Expanding child support services
  • Exploring more effective enforcement
  • Including parents in decision making
  • Developing flexible service delivery options
  • Best practices for staff training
  • Agency use of data for program improvement

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