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Realistic Child Support Policies that Support Successful Re-entry |
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From Center for Law and Social Policy: These slides describe 8 child support strategies to improve employment and long-term child support outcomes for parents leaving prison. Why Deal With Child Support? One half of parents in prison have an open child support case. On average, parents owe $10,000 entering prison and $20,000+ upon release. There is evidence that increased incarceration and stronger child support enforcement contribute to the decline in employment by less-educated African-American young men. Even though their families need the money, most parents in prison can not afford to pay significant support. Bottom Line: Help re-entering fathers maintain employment and avoid illegal income generation by managing child support obligations and strengthening link between parents and children.
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