Oklahoma Department of Human Services (ODHS)
“Our mission at Child Support Services is to promote healthy families by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing reliable support while encouraging self-sufficiency and strengthening relationships.
We are an innovative team dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through our core values of caring, fairness, honesty, integrity, respect, and trust.
As a respected partner in the community, we are the first choice for families seeking quality support services.” — ODHS
Overview
Oklahoma child support laws are based on the principle that both parents are obligated to support their children financially. The non-custodial parent typically pays child support to the custodial parent, but payments may also be made to a third party, such as a grandparent or other relative, who has custody of the child.
Child support payments are intended to help cover the costs of raising a child, including food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and educational expenses. Oklahoma law requires that child support orders take into account the needs of the child as well as the ability of each parent to pay.
Oklahoma’s child support guidelines are based on the incomes of both parents and the number of children involved. Child support payments are typically made on a monthly basis, but can be paid more or less often if agreed upon by both parents. Oklahoma child support orders can be modified if there is a significant change in circumstances, such as a change in income or the number of children involved.
If you have questions about Oklahoma child support laws or need help enforcing a child support order, review the Oklahoma child support resources below.
Oklahoma Child Support Resources
Oklahoma Child Support Services Contact Information
Child Support Services, Oklahoma Department of Human Services
PO Box 248822
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73124
OKC Metro: (405) 522-2273
Toll Free: (800) 522-2922
Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
Teresa Taylor, Director
Apache Tribe of Oklahoma Child Support Program
511 East Colorado
PO Box 1330
Anadarko, Oklahoma 73005
Office: (405) 247-5342
Fax: (405) 247-2686
Email: cseapachetribe@ yahoocom
Cherokee Nation
Kara Whitworth, Director
Office of Child Support Services
PO Box 557
Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74465
Office: (918) 453-5444
Email: Childsupport1@ cherokee.org
Chickasaw Nation
Office of Child Support Services
231 Seabrook Road PO Box 1809
Ada, Oklahoma 74820
Office: (580) 436-3419
Toll Free: (866) 431-3419
Fax: (580) 436-3460
Email Inquiries: Christina.Smith @chickasaw.net
Comanche Nation of Oklahoma
Director
Child Support Services
PO Box 1647
Lawton, Oklahoma 73502
Office: (580) 357-3699
Fax: (580) 357-7633
Email: llorig@cne-mail.com
Delaware Tribe of Indians
Curtis Zunigha
Director, Child Support Services
601 High Street
Caney, Kansas 67333
Office: (620) 879-2112
Email: czunigha@delawaretribe .org
(Oklahoma Headquarters address below)
5100 Tuxedo Boulevard
Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74006
Office: (918) 337-6590
Fax: (918) 337-6591
Kaw Nation
Program Director
Kaw Nation Child Support Services
PO Box 50
Kaw City, Oklahoma 74641
Office: (580) 269-2003
Fax: (580) 269-2113
Email: ekekahbah@ sbcglobal.net
Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma
Alecia Onzahwah, Director
Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma
Tribal Child Support Program
Office: (405) 964-2693
Fax: (405) 964-2696
Email: aonzahwah@kickapoo tribeofoklahoma.com
Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma
IV-D Director
PO Box 1110 21 N. Eight Tribes Trail
Miami, Oklahoma 74354
Office: (405) 382-1510
Fax: (405) 382-1512
Email: kwalden@modoc-cse.org
Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Office of Child Support Enforcement
PO Box 100
Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447
Office: (918) 295-0800
Fax: (918) 295-0880
Osage Tribe of Oklahoma
Acting Director
Osage Nation Child Support Services
255 Senior Drive
PO Box 1299
Pawhuska, Oklahoma 74056
Office: (918) 287-5458
Fax: (918) 287-5577
Email: ddaylight@osagenation-nsn.gov
Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma
Director
Child Support Services
PO Box 1991 – 20 Eagle Drive
Ponca City, Oklahoma 74601-8310
Office: (580) 765-2822
Fax: (580) 762-6868
Email: annalkent@hotmail.com