Advancing Equity in Child Support

analysis tool or other methods).  Provide recommendations and model resources for ensuring equity in current and future child support programs, policies, and practices. State and tribal child support agencies applying for this funding will be expected to engage with other state, tribal, and territorial agencies and related entities (public assistance agencies, courts, employment programs, domestic violence organizations, fatherhood organizations, military and veterans’ associations, etc.), as well as equity experts and people with lived experience, to assess current inequities in a sample of jurisdictions.  The recipient must ensure the work plans and deliverables follow a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all. This includes people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality. This award will have a 24-month project period with one budget period. The total budget for the 24-month project period is estimated to be $3,949,911