Child Support Department
Lummi Nation Child Support Program
Supporting children and families through parentage services, child support establishment, enforcement, payments, and intergovernmental cooperation.
Now accepting new applications. Website contact requests are available, with a typical response time of 1–3 business days.
General information only: Information on this website is not legal advice. LNCSP represents the interests of the Lummi Nation and does not represent either parent. Jurisdiction, available services, support calculations, enforcement options, genetic-testing availability, payment distribution, and case outcomes depend on the facts, controlling court orders, and applicable law.
If website information conflicts with the Lummi Code of Laws or a court order, the controlling law or order applies. View the Lummi Code of Laws .
How Can We Help?
Apply for Services
Learn who may apply, what documents to provide, how jurisdiction is reviewed, and how to submit an application.
Start Here Parentage Services
Learn how parentage may be established, when genetic testing may be available, and what happens after parentage is established.
Learn About Parentage Existing Cases and Support Orders
Report changes, request a review, learn about enforcement, and find information about existing orders.
Existing Case Information Child Support Payments
Find payment addresses, in-person payment information, income-withholding guidance, and payment FAQs.
Payment Information Forms and Documents
Download the application, financial worksheet, and review supporting-document and submission instructions.
View Forms Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about applications, parentage, support orders, payments, TANF, safety concerns, and jurisdiction.
Browse Questions Contact and Office Information
Submit a website contact request, find office hours, call the program, or get instructions for submitting forms and documents.
Contact the Program About the Program
Our Mission
The Lummi Nation Child Support Program strives to improve the lives of children.
By helping parents support their children, LNCSP works to strengthen the future of the Lummi Nation.
Services We May Provide
- Arranging genetic testing when legally available.
- Establishing legal parentage.
- Locating custodial and noncustodial parents.
- Establishing child support obligations.
- Reviewing and modifying existing support obligations.
- Enforcing child support orders.
- Collecting and distributing child support payments.
- Coordinating with tribal, state, and other child support agencies.
- Reviewing cases referred by Lummi TANF.
Important Notice About Established Parentage
LNCSP does not disestablish parentage.
Parentage may be established through a court order, valid acknowledgment of parentage, or another legally recognized process.
If parentage is already established, LNCSP will not use genetic testing to dispute or disestablish legal parentage.
Read Parentage Information Important Program Limitations
LNCSP does not provide personal legal advice or representation, divorce assistance, property-division assistance, custody or visitation representation, adoption services, guardianship services, or other legal services unrelated to parentage and child support.
The Lummi Civil Legal Clinic may be able to provide information or assistance with certain civil legal matters. Learn more about the Lummi Civil Legal Clinic .
General information only: Information on this website is not legal advice. LNCSP represents the interests of the Lummi Nation and does not represent either parent. Jurisdiction, available services, support calculations, enforcement options, genetic-testing availability, payment distribution, and case outcomes depend on the facts, controlling court orders, and applicable law. If website information conflicts with the Lummi Code of Laws or a court order, the controlling law or order applies.