Join Our In-Kind Child Support Order Program

An in-kind child support order gives parents the option to agree to an exchange of goods or services, in addition to monetary support, within their child support order. Parents decide the goods or services, which might include transportation, clothing, shoes, groceries, and more! Participation is voluntary and you can withdraw from the project at any time.

To be considered for an in-kind child support order, your child support case must meet certain eligibility criteria and both parents must agree to participate.

For more information or to learn if your case qualifies, call us at (415) 356-2981 or email inkind@sfgov.org.

Flexibility that fits your family

Parents can decide how best to support their children.

Strengthen Co-Parenting Relationships

In-kind child support encourages cooperation between parents and allows them to work together to determine how the child's needs will be met.

Transparency and Trust

The parent who pays support knows exactly what the child receives, eliminating uncertainty and building trust.

A Program That Listens

Parents are empowered to manage their child support obligations by working together.

Help From a Neutral Third Party

The child support agency provides guidance, case management, accounting, and resources to help parents be successful with in-kind child support orders.

Call us at (415) 356-2981, email us at inkind@sfgov.org, or request that we call you to learn more.