PATERNITY ESTABLISHMENT - CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT REDUCED FEE PATERNITY TESTING

DESCRIPTION
Anyone who has applied for child support enforcement services at DSS or who is receiving cash assistance through TFA (state welfare) can receive reduced-fee paternity testing. Fathers who deny paternity but who must be tested can also apply at DSS for the reduced fee test. Testing is arranged by DSS. It is not necessary to be receiving or applying for cash assistance to be eligible for this service.

FEE
Maximum fee of $48.50 for paternity testing arranged through DSS; No fee for voluntary paternity establishment (no testing)

ELIGIBILITY
Must have applied for DSS child support enforcement services or be on welfare

APPLICATION
Apply at the Child Support Enforcement units at Conn. Dept. of Social Services regional offices and sub-offices.

TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
Search by service name: Paternity/Maternity Establishment

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SOURCE: Refer database
PREPARED BY: 211/lb
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: February2006