Child support services are automatically provided to individuals who are receiving or have received Family Independence Program (FIP) benefits and/or Medical Assistance. Your FIP caseworker will refer you to the Department of Human Services' child support specialist.

If you are not receiving FIP or Medical Assistance, you can apply for child support services as follows:

• If you already have a court order for support and wish to apply for child support services, contact your local Friend of the Court (FOC). For FOC numbers go to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FIA-IVR-Phone-Numbers_94093_7.pdf.
• If you do not yet have a court order for support, you can apply by filling out an application: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DHS-1201_136519_7.pdf. For questions on the application contact a DHS support specialist toll-free at 1-866-540-0008.
• If the other parent resides in a different state contact a DHS support specialist toll-free at 1-866-540-0008