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We value children receiving care and support from both of their parents. We are committed to ensuring your child(ren) receive these supports and to helping both parents access the resources they need to help their child(ren) thrive.
The Colorado Child Support Services (CSS) Program offers a streamlined application that’s available 24/7. Apply online from anywhere, at any time—and get started today.
CSS oversees the state’s child support system. Individual child support orders are managed by Colorado’s county child support offices. The CSS website provides access to many helpful services, including:
Visit the official CSS website to begin your application: https://childsupport.state.co.us/
By taking an active role in learning about Child Support Services, you’ll likely have greater success receiving regular support payments—or, if you are the paying parent, success in making regular child support payments.
Child support orders can be reviewed for a potential change at any time. You may want to request a review because:
All child support review requests must be made in writing at the county child support office handling your case. The request must include:
After the review, your child support order may increase, decrease, or remain the same. The review process can take up to six months.
The following resources can assist you as you consider requesting a review of your child support order:
The Colorado link includes both the Review and Adjustment Request form and the required Income and Expense Affidavit.
Use these forms to request a review of your current child support order. Complete both the request form and the affidavit, and submit them along with the required verification documents to the county child support office handling your case.
To schedule an initial meeting, please call: 970-565-3769
Some services are available online. Please visit www.childsupport.state.co.us if you need to:
Clients may also contact the Colorado Child Support Services office by phone at 800-374-6558 or 303-299-9123.
Standard Mail:
Family Support Registry
P.O. Box 2171
Denver, CO 80201-2171
Overnight Express Payments (UPS Only):
Family Support Registry
1575 Sherman St., 5th Floor
Denver, CO 80203-1702
Clients may obtain a Child Support packet from the Montezuma County Social Services Reception Desk, located at:
109 W Main St. (Lobby)To request a packet by mail or ask questions, clients may contact a Child Support Services Technician by calling 970-565-3769.
Note: As of March 17, 2020, Montezuma County Department of Social Services no longer accepts Over-the-Counter payments.
Please be advised: DO NOT SEND CASH PAYMENTS when mailing payments to the Family Support Registry (FSR). Only checks, money orders, or cashier’s checks are accepted.
To ensure your payment is posted by the current month’s due date, please make all payments at least five days prior to the last working day of the month.
Address: 109 West Main Street, Room #170, Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: (970) 565-3769
Fax: (970) 565-8526
Phone: (303) 866-4300
(For current customers only)
Email: benefits@co.montezuma.co.us
Phone: (970) 564-4128
Phone: 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437)
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
A complainant should complete Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained:
The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted by:
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normas y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), esta entidad tiene prohibido discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo (incluyendo identidad de género y orientación sexual), credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas, o represalia o retorsión por actividades previas de derechos civiles.
La información sobre el programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas que no sean el inglés. Las personas con discapacidad que requieran medios alternos de comunicación para obtener información sobre el programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de señas americano) deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) donde solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades auditivas o con discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339.
El reclamante debe llenar el formulario AD-3027, formulario de queja por discriminación en el programa del USDA, que puede obtenerse:
El formulario AD-3027 completado o la carta debe enviarse por:
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.