NTCSA National Tribal Child Support Association

NTCSA National Tribal Child Support Association NTCSA is a nonprofit organization that partners with tribal, state, and federal professionals to improve the quality of life for Indian children.

NTCSA is committed to uniting tribal, state and federal programs as the voice for Indian children. NTCSA’s main objective is to benefit Indian children and develop, promote and enhance family values by bringing together tribal programs such as tribal and CFR courts, Head Start, and Indian child welfare and domestic violence programs. Recognizing that many parents were not paying child support, and

seeing the consequences of the non-payment in the spiraling costs of public welfare, the federal government founded the Child Support Enforcement program-also known as the IV-D program-in 1975. The term IV-D refers to the section of the federal Social Security Act (Title IV, Part D) that provides the statutory basis for the Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program. Each of the 54 States and territories provides child support enforcement services through the IV-D program. Tribes officially became part of the CSE program with the passage of welfare reform in 1996. The personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) allowed tribes to join in the IV-D program and authorized the operation of tribal CSE programs and tribal cooperative agreements with state IV-D agencies. The First Annual Tribal Child Support Enforcement Conference was held in August 2001, Hosted by the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma and the American Indian Institute, the purpose of this conference was to provide discussions and information about the interim regulations of tribal child support enforcement and tribal partnerships with local, state, and federal governments. As a result of this conference, the National Child Support Association was established. The NTCSA’s purpose is to provide a national resource for tribal efforts to serve Native American children through child support programs.

🏆 Award Nominations Are Now Open! 🏆Do you know an outstanding Tribal child support professional, office, or program that...
07/21/2026

🏆 Award Nominations Are Now Open! 🏆

Do you know an outstanding Tribal child support professional, office, or program that deserves recognition? Now is your opportunity to nominate them for an award to be presented at the 25th Annual NTCSA Training Conference.

Review the award categories in the graphic below, then visit supporttribalchildren.org/ntcsa-awards/ to submit your nomination.

📅 Nomination deadline: August 21, 2026

Help us recognize the individuals and programs whose dedication and commitment continue to strengthen Tribal child support.

NTCSA Board & Executive Officer Nominations Being Accepted Now!Are you ready to make a difference? NTCSA is accepting no...
07/21/2026

NTCSA Board & Executive Officer Nominations Being Accepted Now!

Are you ready to make a difference? NTCSA is accepting nominations to serve on the Board of Directors and Executive Board.

We're seeking dedicated leaders to fill:
• Seven (7) Board of Directors seats
• Vice President (2-year term)
• Secretary (1-year term)
• Treasurer (2-year term)

Serving on the NTCSA Board is an opportunity to help guide the Association, support Tribal child support programs, and contribute to the success of the Annual Training Conference. Board service requires commitment, collaboration, and a willingness to serve.

Learn more and submit your nomination at supporttribalchildren.org/nomination-form/

📅 Nomination deadline: August 21, 2026

NTCSA is excited to partner with WICSEC and ERICSA for the Virtual Interjurisdictional (IJ) Fair on Wednesday, July 29!C...
07/17/2026

NTCSA is excited to partner with WICSEC and ERICSA for the Virtual Interjurisdictional (IJ) Fair on Wednesday, July 29!

Connect with child support professionals from tribal, state, county, and federal programs, share ideas, and learn practical strategies for navigating interjurisdictional cases.

📅 July 29 | 🕐 1:00–2:15 PM CT

Register today: https://form.jotform.com/261935052101143

Register today for the Virtual IJ Fair! Join ERICSA, WICSEC, and NTCSA for Looking Back and Moving Forward: Navigating Interjurisdictional Child Support Six Years Later. This is an opportunity to connect with county, state, tribal, and federal “Ambassadors” as they share real-world solutions, innovative practices, and lessons learned that continue to shape interjurisdictional case management today.

💡 Learn from experts
🤝 Build stronger cross border partnerships
🌎 Show your jurisdictional pride with local attire or a fun Zoom background

Don’t miss this opportunity to network, collaborate, and strengthen the IJ community. Register now and be part of the Joint IJ Fair!
📅Wednesday, July 29th
⏰ 11-12:15 PM PST, 12-1:15 PM MST, 1-2:15 PM CST, 2-3:15 PM EST.
We can’t wait to “see” you there!


https://form.jotform.com/261935052101143

⏰ Just 1 week left to apply!The deadline for the NTCSA Jerry Sweet Scholarship is July 1, 2026. If you know a graduating...
06/24/2026

⏰ Just 1 week left to apply!

The deadline for the NTCSA Jerry Sweet Scholarship is July 1, 2026. If you know a graduating senior who has been a beneficiary of a federally funded Tribal Child Support Program and will be attending college or vocational training this fall, please share this opportunity with them.

Don't miss out—applications must be submitted by July 1!

🎓 Scholarship Deadline Extended! 🎓

The deadline to apply for the NTCSA Jerry Sweet Scholarship has been extended to July 1, 2026 to allow more eligible students time to apply.

If you need help completing the online application or have questions about required documents, contact [email protected] or your local IVD Tribal Child Support Program.

Please share!

🎉 Registration is OPEN! 🎉Join us September 20–24, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska, for the 25th Annual NTCSA Training Confere...
06/11/2026

🎉 Registration is OPEN! 🎉

Join us September 20–24, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska, for the 25th Annual NTCSA Training Conference!
https://supporttribalchildren.org/conference/
This year's theme, Northern Lights of Unity: Illuminating Pathways for Tribal Families, celebrates 25 years of learning, collaboration, and commitment to strengthening tribal families and communities.

Register today and start planning your trip!

Request for Proposals – Conference Emcee for NTCSA Annual Conference The National Tribal Child Support Association (NTCSA) is seeking proposals

06/05/2026

We're happy to help spread the word about the 2026 NCSEA Leadership Symposium, taking place August 10–13 in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Leadership Symposium provides an excellent training and networking opportunity for child support professionals to share best practices, build partnerships, and explore innovative approaches to serving families.

We encourage anyone interested in leadership, collaboration, and advancing the child support profession to learn more and register at: https://online.ncsea.org/events

🎓 Scholarship Deadline Extended! 🎓The deadline to apply for the NTCSA Jerry Sweet Scholarship has been extended to July ...
05/27/2026

🎓 Scholarship Deadline Extended! 🎓

The deadline to apply for the NTCSA Jerry Sweet Scholarship has been extended to July 1, 2026 to allow more eligible students time to apply.

If you need help completing the online application or have questions about required documents, contact [email protected] or your local IVD Tribal Child Support Program.

Please share!

⏰ Deadline is TOMORROW! 🎓If you know a graduating senior who has been a beneficiary of a tribal child support program, d...
05/14/2026

⏰ Deadline is TOMORROW! 🎓
If you know a graduating senior who has been a beneficiary of a tribal child support program, don’t let them miss this scholarship opportunity.
Please send us a DM if you have questions about eligibility or required documentation. Applications must be submitted by tomorrow!

🎓NTCSA is accepting applications NOW for the Jerry Sweet Scholarship for Tribal Children.

Up to 10 scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to students who are, or have been, beneficiaries of a federally funded Tribal Child Support Program and who will be entering their first year of college or vocational training.

📝 2026 Essay Theme:
“How do you plan to light the way for generations to come in your community?”

📅 Deadline: May 15, 2026

Apply online:
supporttribalchildren.org/scholarship/

PLEASE SHARE to help us reach graduating seniors who may be eligible!

05/11/2026

📣 NTCSA is accepting content for the next edition of Connections: Tribal Child Support News!

We would love to highlight your:
✨ Program successes
📸 Outreach events & photos
👥 New hires, retirements, & staff milestones
💡 Innovative projects & initiatives

Submissions are accepted year round and can be emailed to [email protected]. Please include “Newsletter” in the subject line.

Help us celebrate and share the great work happening throughout our tribal child support community!

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