CLASP In Focus: Child Support and Fathers http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus.xml?type=child_support_and_fathers In Focus articles from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:28:38 -0500 info@clasp.org webmaster@clasp.org 40 States Should Distribute More Owed Child Support to Parents Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_support_and_fathers&id=0002 More states should take advantage of a provision in federal law that allows them to distribute more owed child support payments directly to custodial parents. Such a move could help more low-income families become self sufficient and would provide much-needed income to families in this tough economic climate. http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_support_and_fathers&id=0002 Responsible Fatherhood Bill Would Expand EITC for Childless Adults and Non-custodial Parents Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_support_and_fathers&id=0001 S. 1309, introduced by Senator Bayh on June 19, would expand the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for childless adults and non-custodial parents. http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_support_and_fathers&id=0001