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Turner vs Roger Turner vs Rogers Decision The Supreme Court of the United States Decides Turner v. Rogers (2011) by Jacquelyn Boggess

CFFPP presents key points from the June 2011 Supreme Court decision. >>

Child Support BasicsChild Support Basics: Information for Financial Education and Asset Development Programs (2011) by Jacquelyn Boggess

A variety of service providers, practitioners, and professionals will benefit from this basic guide to the child support system and the challenges it presents to low-income noncustodial parents. The paper includes definitions of common child support terms, explanation of the child support process, and a brief analysis of child support debt. This information will help service providers and parents better understand and navigate the system. >>

Low Income Fathers and Child Support DebtLow-Income Fathers and Child Support Debt: A Primer for Financial Literacy and Fatherhood Service Providers (2011) by Jacquelyn Boggess

This paper presents a concise analysis of how child support debt accrues for low-income noncustodial parents. This is critical information for understanding the unique barriers to asset development and financial security that low-income noncustodial parents face. >>

Turner vs RogerIn the Interest of Parents (2011) by Jacquelyn Boggess

Examines child support, the ability to pay, and incarceration as an enforcement mechanism through the Turner v. Rogers case heard before the U.S. Supreme Court on March 23, 2011. This brief raises the question: Can parents adequately provide for themselves and their children when they do not have the economic security provided by consistent living-wage employment? >>

Turner vs RogersBrief of Center for Family Policy and Practice as Amicus Curiae to the US Supreme Court in Support of Petitioner (2011) >>

Financial Literacy Issues and...Financial Literacy Issues and Information for Noncustodial Parents (2006) by Scott Sussman, Rebecca May, and Jodi Owens >>

Recommendations for Improved Outreach to Noncustodial ParentsChild Support Distribution for Low-Income Families (2005) by Scott Sussman >>

Effect of Child SupportA Look at Arrests of Low-Income Fathers for Child Support Nonpayment: Enforcement, Court and Program Practices (2005) by Rebecca May and Marguerite Roulet >>

Barriers to OutreachNegotiating the Child Support System: Report from a Discussion of Policy and Practice (2000) by Marguerite Roulet >>

TA Series: Fatherhood Programs and Public PolicyNegotiating the Child Support System: Recommendations from a Discussion of Policy and Practice (2000) The Center on Fathers, Families, and Public Policy >>
Child Support Basics Low-Income Fathers and Child Support Debt In the Interest of Parents CFFPP Amicus Brief Sisters Are Doing it for Themselves Comprehensive Advocacy Financial Literacy and Low-Income Non-Custodial Parents Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage Funding Order Guidebook Report to the DHFS 2006 Financial Literacy Issues and Information Recommendations for Improved Outreach Effect of Child Support Barriers to Outreach Fatherhood Programs and Public Policy Fatherhood Programs and Domestic Violence Fatherhood Movement and Domestic Violence