Department of Social Services
6 Judson Street
Canton, New York 13617

Phone: (315) 379-2111
Fax: (315) 379-2278

Chris Rediehs, Commissioner

CHILD SUPPORT

Contact Person:
Randy Stoffel, Coordinator of Child Support Unit
St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services
Child Support Helpline: (888) 208-4485
Fax: (315) 379-2476

Brief Description of Services:

The Child Support Unit can assist people in the following areas (which can be taken across state lines):

• Locate absent parents
• Establish legal fatherhood for children
• Assist client in preparing and filing appropriate support petitions
• Obtain support orders from court
• Collect, monitor and disburse child support payments from the absent parent
• Enforce unpaid child support by administrative processes as well as by court action

These service are available to St. Lawrence County residents. Available to parent, relative or legal guardian of a dependent child, legal representative with power of attorney; agency or institution responsible for the child; non-legally responsible relatives when child has been abandoned or is in his or her custody and there is an absent responsible parent.

Applicants need to call for an appointment and a list of the many documents needed.

NYS Child Support Online:  www.childsupport.ny.gov