DEPARTMENT: Employment and Economic Assistance
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
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Proclamation Of Child Support Awareness Month In Dakota County
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Proclaim August 2025 as Child Support Awareness Month in Dakota County.
SUMMARY
August is Child Support Awareness month. This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Child Support Program. Child Support provides support to families, ensuring that children receive financial and medical support. Services Dakota County provides include locating, initiating court orders, determining paternity, establishing court orders, collecting and distributing support, and reviewing, modifying, and enforcing orders.
OUTCOMES
In 2024 Dakota County had 10,271 open child support cases and collected $37,964,917 in child support payments.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the Board of Commissioners proclaims August 2025 as Child Support Awareness Month in Dakota County recognizing the vital work of child support professionals.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, August is recognized as Child Support Awareness month; and
WHEREAS, this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Child Support Program; and
WHEREAS, Child Support provides support to families, ensuring that children receive financial and medical support; and
WHEREAS, services Dakota County provides include locating, initiating court orders, determining paternity, establishing court orders, collecting and distributing support, and reviewing, modifying, and enforcing orders.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims August 2025 as Child Support Awareness Month in Dakota County recognizing the vital work of child support professionals.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Presentation Slides
BOARD GOALS
☒ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACTS
Department Head: Mark Jacobs
Author: Amy Shillings