Child Support Directors Association

Csda strives to maintain current knowledge among its members and related public parties working in California's Child Support program. Efforts to educate do not merely provide training but supports a high level of professionalism and results in benefits to parents and children who rely on regular Child Support payments. In 2021-2022, csda provided education to individuals working in California's public Child Support program at an education and training conference attended by 1207 individuals, a policy symposium attended by 358 individuals; a legal college attended by 297 individuals; and various ad-hoc trainings and webinars attended by 890 individuals.

Provided research and analysis to members and interested parties on legislative and regulatory issues. The Association works to ensure the efficacy of proposed policy and supports changes that lessen the burdens of the parents participating in the Child Support program while reducing administrative impacts of local Child Support agencies. Csda can only achieve its mission through careful planning and execution of proposed legislation and strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders. We also held a legislative informational week attended by 49 participants meeting with 105 legislators and their staff.

In 2021-2022, csda distributed 605 copies of the Child Support attorney sourcebook to individuals throughout California in order to aid in the understanding of Child Support enforcement process and its legal structure. The Association also distributed other publications including directories of local and statewide Child Support staff, white papers on topics of concern, and fact sheets of the Child Support program and maintained a website and several online discussion forums to aid in the shared understanding of California's Child Support program.