Merced County Department of Child Support Services

Merced County Department of Child Support Services

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Merced County DCSS’s Facebook site is a place for you to learn more about what's going on inside Merced and California's Child Support Program.

If you are looking for more information about the Merced County Department of Child Support Services please visit: http://www.co.merced.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=62

For Frequently Asked Questions about Child Support, check out our FAQ page:
http://www.co.merced.ca.us/faq.aspx?TID=38

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05/26/2026

California is launching SUN Bucks for summer 2026, providing eligible families with $120 per child in food benefits to combat food insecurity while children are on summer break & without access to free school meals.

The California Department of Social Services has begun mailing electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards with SUN Bucks food benefits. Learn more at cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks.

Photos from Merced County Department of Child Support Services's post 05/25/2026

Parents’ Appreciation Day is almost here. Join us Saturday, May 30th at Kiwanis Kiddieland for a day filled with free rides, fun, and community support. Mark your calendars—let’s celebrate the incredible parents and guardians who make a difference every day! 🌷💛

Photos from Merced County Department of Child Support Services's post 05/12/2026

Celebrate the amazing parents and guardians who make our community strong! Join us on May 30th for Parents’ Appreciation Day at Kiwanis Kiddieland in Applegate Park. Enjoy free rides, fun activities, and family-friendly support from 10 AM to 2 PM. Let’s honor the love, dedication, and hard work of all caregivers! 🌼💚

05/01/2026

Join us at the Giving Mom Her Flowers event. Admission is free for everyone. Get your family out here to help celebrate the women who help our community bloom.

04/23/2026

Say hello to ExpertPay, the online payment option designed for convenience. Whether it’s Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, or traditional methods, making child support payments just became faster and easier. Sign up for ExpertPay here: https://ow.ly/knP650YF6oN

04/21/2026

Great news! You can now enroll for child support in Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese – plus English and Spanish!

Visit childsupport.ca.gov/enroll to enroll.

04/13/2026

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04/08/2026

ExpertPay can help! A fresh, modern way to make child support payments online. Use Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, bank accounts, or credit cards. Quick setup, smooth experience, more flexibility than ever: https://ow.ly/fpiL50YF6mf

04/06/2026

We are trying to improve our services for YOU! Our enrollment form is now available in Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese – plus English and Spanish!

Visit childsupport.ca.gov/enroll now!

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3368 N. Highway 59, Suite A
Merced, CA
95348

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm