Delaware Division of Child Support Services DCSS

08/11/2026

Update: All DCSS offices are open to the public today and operating at full in-person capacity. Thank you for your patience during yesterday's closure, we look forward to assisting you!

For any additional assistance during this time, please call our Automatic Assistance Line at 302‑577‑7171 or visit the DCSS Customer Service Portal for online support: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dcss/

08/10/2026

Due to a facility issue, DCSS' Sussex office will be temporarily closed to the public for in-person service on Monday, August 10, 2026.

For assistance while the office is closed, please visit our Kent and New Castle County offices, call our Automatic Assistance Line at 302‑577‑7171, or visit the DCSS Customer Service Portal for online support: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dcss/pubs/...

08/03/2026

Tune into Ted Mermigos, Division Director at the Division of Child Support Services who will answer your questions about child support services in DE and tell you a little bit about what is going on in the area of child support.

07/14/2026

07/06/2026

Due to building maintenance, the New Castle DCSS office will be operating with limited on-site staff. We will remain open to the public, however, longer wait times are to be expected.

Our Kent County and Sussex County offices will be operating at full capacity.

For any additional assistance during this time, please call our Automatic Assistance Line at 302‑577‑7171 or visit the DCSS Customer Service Portal for online support: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dcss/division-of-child-support-services/child-support/?fbclid=IwY2xjawS4mABleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjVTVpOXgwZndBcUFxcWMzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHss2du5lMkdjP-IyNim5aUZXswy-5Y0W8iOXtimYVuM4xdXM88a-iia-n1xi_aem_siopPr7UHVHjDQrkqJn3qQ

Apply or Manage Your Child Support Case Whether you’re applying for child support services or managing an existing case, the Division of Child Support Services offers secure, online tools available to help you stay informed and in control. The Delaware Child Support Portal makes it easy to: Apply ...

07/03/2026

In observance of the Independence Day, all Delaware Division of Child Support Services will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026. All DCSS Offices will reopen Monday, July 6, 2026.

For assistance while offices are closed, please call our Automatic Assistance Line at 302‑577‑7171 or visit the DCSS Customer Service Portal for online support: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dcss/division-of-child-support-services/child-support/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSzP-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3RXhwcEdsYTdBWXFsbnhrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjWB5CyA9snjy154gxaca303OrHZSq5Yeio-_YnWv80yHl24nMmWI7HsRsci_aem_dPeJbYGGI3G_rzHz-PDcmA

06/19/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, all Delaware Division of Child Support Services offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026. We will reopen Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8:00AM.
For assistance while offices are closed, please call our Automatic Assistance Line at 302‑577‑7171 or visit the DCSS Customer Service Portal for online support: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dcss/division-of-child-support-services/child-support/

05/28/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Starting Monday, June 1, 2026, the Dover Division of Child Support Office will be temporarily relocated to the Blue Hen Corporate Center.

Temporary Location Details:
Division of Social Services Office
655 South Bay Rd
Dover, DE 19901

For any assistance during this transition, please call our Automatic Assistance Line at 302‑577‑7171 or visit the DCSS Customer Service Portal for online support: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dcss/pubs/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSFIy9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMRFhHYWZ3Q3lUUHlxb3FZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmrmZevkshmaMdXTls-TrHzOMaj-R06NaFgl_UaSfDWQV1LmYznWVrK23-yV_aem_5GC6mIifSQ8MyJ1ncUJ2jw

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all Delaware Division of Child Support Services offices will be closed Monday, May 25th, 2026. We will reopen Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at 8:00AM.

For assistance while offices are closed, please call our Automatic Assistance Line at 302‑577‑7171 or visit the DCSS Customer Service Portal for online support: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dcss/pubs/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRcS41leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3MGg3MFNUMnRQNWxnMTA4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnBe3FDUe1Vt0uE9ZgiCLfcN8dtujt8Jow2wPuIMU2Ry1WMB4GMQnQOhXsfZ_aem_xZ7pFT_gW5m3E2rd6tgc_w

05/15/2026

Due to a statewide staff meeting, all DCSS offices will be closed to the public for in-person service, today, Friday, May 15, 2026, from 8:30am-9:30am.

For assistance while offices are closed, please call our Automatic Assistance Line at 302‑577‑7171 or visit the DCSS Customer Service Portal for online support: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dcss/pubs/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRz6zRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwMDJRRWhjUjlFbXBRYXRWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhDh_pbGw8Z56eDkBorMoD37gn9btPJ6c0pROwkTaKacppzGRsaYiXGSrvoy_aem_jfRF5_bRXk5QzVUq5CnO2Q