Realistic Child Support Policies that Support Successful Re-entry
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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