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The Association

The Child Support Directors Association of California (CSDA) was established in 2000 as a non-profit association to represent the local child support directors of California’s 58 counties. The association strives to be of service to local child support agencies (LCSA) in their effort to provide children and families with the financial, medical, and emotional support required to be productive and healthy citizens in our society.

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Purpose

To collaborate as a unified voice, transforming the lives of children

Mission

To educate, collaborate, and advocate in support of California’s families

Statement of Values

The Child Support Directors Association strives to maintain the highest level of professionalism. The California child support program community reflects the rich diversity of the State of California – one of the most diverse communities in the world and one which we proudly serve on a daily basis. We are bound by Federal and State law prohibiting discrimination or disparate treatment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, political affiliation, ancestry, and national origin. All activities and publications of the Association shall conform to the following statement of values:

Integrity
Collaborative
Progressive/Innovative
Commitment
Excellence
Unity
Courage
Respect
Tolerance

Message from 2018 CSDA President Don Semon

Established in 2000, the Child Support Directors Association (CSDA) is the professional association representing all 49 Local Child Support Agency (LCSA) Directors in California. These 49 directors represent a larger workforce of 6,500 child support professionals throughout California. Together, they are responsible for administering child support services to well over a million families in our state.

Our mission at CSDA is: To educate, collaborate, and advocate in support of California’s families. As a coalition of experts, CSDA assists the LCSAs, child support stakeholders, parents, and other interested parties in achieving the current goals of the California Child Support Program. In addition, CSDA offers professional development, outreach and educational tools, as well as other collaborative opportunities to further the mission of the program highlighting the importance of parents supporting children both emotionally and financially.

Over the years, child support has evolved from its primary mission of cost recovery to a program that has a greater focus on family-centered services, supporting the economic security, health, and social well-being of California’s children. California’s Child Support Program collects over $2.4 billion annually for the one million children it serves. However, the Child Support Program is frequently not considered as a resource by government or other organizations when discussing self-sufficiency, or by the families who would benefit most from the program’s services. Child Support can help provide a way out of poverty and should be included when discussing self-sufficiency. According to the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement, research shows that child support:

Increases the Economic Independence of Single Parents
Increases Work and the Quality of Work Among Single Parents
Reduces Child Poverty
Reduces Public Assistance
Benefits Children’s Educational Outcomes
Reduces the Risk of Child Maltreatment
Increases Parental Involvement
Reduces Non-marital Births and Divorce

The Child Support Program is an outstanding investment in our greatest resource. The services provided strengthen families and can provide increased opportunities for our children and their futures. CSDA is very interested in partnering with other governmental agencies and private organizations in the furtherance of our mission. Over the years, CSDA has done some outstanding work in support of our mission. Going forward, I believe we can do even greater things together as an association when we partner with others. We look forward to future opportunities to educate, collaborate, and advocate in support of California’s families. If you or your organization is interested in changing the lives of children, please don’t hesitate to contact our association.

Sincerely,
Don Semon, CSDA President
Director, El Dorado County Department of Child Support Services

CSDA 2017-2019 STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN

CSDA Staff

Greg Wilson, CAE, Executive Director
Victor Rea, Consultant
Lisa Bispham, CMP, Administrative Services Manager
Danielle Wermund, Communications Specialist
Vacant, Administrative Office Associate

CSDA Contact Information:

2150 River Plaza Dr., Suite 420
Sacramento, CA 95833
916-446-6700 phone
916-446-1199 fax