Provides services that include establishing paternity in cases of out-of-wedlock births, establishing and enforcing child support and medical insurance orders, locating absent parents and their assets, conducting administrative reviews of child support orders, and limited enforcement of spousal support (alimony) orders.

Provides the legal process for establishing the paternity of children born out of wedlock. Also files custody cases.

Mandated to investigate reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of senior citizens age 60 and above.

Provides enforcement of child support orders. Services include: location of absent parents, establishment or modification of child support and medical support, enforcement of existing child support orders, establishment of paternity, timely collection and disbursement of payments, interstate collection of child support, and the withholding of wages and unearned income for the purpose of child support. Also offers a mediation process by which those who are in arrears with their child support order may make payment arrangements and (in some cases) speed up the process for re-establishing their driving privileges.

Provides and assists in arranging for child care services for families who are on public assistance, employed or in training who meet income as well as other eligibility criteria; payment can be made to licensed day care centers or certified home providers.

Paternity Acknowledgement is a legal document that lets unmarried parents name the natural father and establish paternity for the child. Both parents sign the affidavit, in the presence of a public notary and completing the form is voluntary. Only the natural parents should sign the affidavit.

Offers services related to Child Support including location of non-custodial parents, paternity establishment, establishment and modifications of child support orders, collection of child support payments and/or alimony, and enforcement of child support orders, medical support orders, and alimony.

Collects and disburses child support monies and court ordered alimony. Assists in enforcing court orders for child support and alimony whether in county, in state, or out of state. Assists in establishing paternities and/or support orders.

Provides and assists in arranging for child care services for families who are on public assistance, employed or in training who meet income as well as other eligibility criteria; payment can be made to licensed day care centers or certified home providers.

Provides and assists in arranging for child care services for families who are on public assistance, employed or in training who meet income as well as other eligibility criteria; payment can be made to licensed day care centers or certified home providers.

Provides and assists in arranging for child care services for families who are on public assistance, employed or in training who meet income as well as other eligibility criteria; payment can be made to licensed day care centers or certified home providers.

The Mercer County Child Support Enforcement Agency services include maternity and paternity establishment.

Provides financial, Medicaid and Social Service benefits to eligible Trumbull County residents who meet the guidelines established by State and Federal regulations. All services are based on available funding and include, but are not limited to: SNAP/Food Assistance; TANF Cash Assistance; Healthchek/Pregnancy Related Services; Medicaid; Child Care; Limited Transportation Services; Child Support Services; Adult Protective Services; Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC) program services (i.e., utility shut-off aid; job retention/gas cards, transportation etc.); WIOA/OhioMeansJobs Workforce Development Services; Employment and Training Services for unemployed/underemployed individuals, etc. Also assists with referrals to other agencies that may be of service to Trumbull County Residents.

Mandated to investigate reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of senior citizens age 60 and above.

Mandated to investigate reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of senior citizens age 60 and above.

Establishes and enforces orders for child support. Locates absent parents, establishes paternity, and reviews and recommends adjustments of child support orders.

Establishes the paternity of children born out of wedlock.

Offers genetic/DNA testing to determine paternity. The father can start the process if he likes and the mother and child can be tested on a different day. All family members do not have to be seen at the same time. Genetic samples are stored for up to two years. In cases where the father is deceased, will direct the family to the proper testing agency (which may be different depending on the situation). Also makes available speakers on the subject of paternity establishment to schools and community groups.

Provides financial, Medicaid and Social Service benefits to eligible Trumbull County residents who meet the guidelines established by State and Federal regulations. All services are based on available funding and include, but are not limited to: SNAP/Food Assistance; TANF Cash Assistance; Healthchek/Pregnancy Related Services; Medicaid; Child Care; Limited Transportation Services; Child Support Services; Adult Protective Services; Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC) program services (i.e., utility shut-off aid; job retention/gas cards, transportation etc.); WIOA/OhioMeansJobs Workforce Development Services; Employment and Training Services for unemployed/underemployed individuals, etc. Also assists with referrals to other agencies that may be of service to Trumbull County Residents.

Providing drive-up DNA paternity testing.

Provides and assists in arranging for child care services for families who are on public assistance, employed or in training who meet income as well as other eligibility criteria; payment can be made to licensed day care centers or certified home providers.

Provides financial, Medicaid and Social Service benefits to eligible Trumbull County residents who meet the guidelines established by State and Federal regulations. All services are based on available funding and include, but are not limited to: SNAP/Food Assistance; TANF Cash Assistance; Healthchek/Pregnancy Related Services; Medicaid; Child Care; Limited Transportation Services; Child Support Services; Adult Protective Services; Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC) program services (i.e., utility shut-off aid; job retention/gas cards, transportation etc.); WIOA/OhioMeansJobs Workforce Development Services; Employment and Training Services for unemployed/underemployed individuals, etc. Also assists with referrals to other agencies that may be of service to Trumbull County Residents.

Provides and assists in arranging for child care services for families who are on public assistance, employed or in training who meet income as well as other eligibility criteria; payment can be made to licensed day care centers or certified home providers.

Provides and assists in arranging for child care services for families who are on public assistance, employed or in training who meet income as well as other eligibility criteria; payment can be made to licensed day care centers or certified home providers.

Evaluates cases related to estate administration where there is no bond or where the home or another asset is the primary reason for probate. Will also evaluate cases of posthumous paternity where decedent had a work history. Guardianship where ward's access to healthcare or benefits or education is affected; guardianship where applicant is an adult ward and seeking to prevent the establishment or termination of a guardianship.