Pennsylvania Child Support Handbook

Child support is money a parent pays to help provide food, clothing and other things for his or her child. Child support may include medical support, payment of uncovered medical bills and contributions to childcare costs. The Department of Human Services, Bureau of Child Support Enforcement (BCSE) administers the Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement Program. BCSE manages the program’s funding and ensures that child support orders in Pennsylvania follow federal and state child support regulations.