Child Support & Title IV-D SSA

[Rodney]

Repeal Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, as it incentivizes courts to profit from separating families by awarding higher child support payments. Under Title IV-D, courts receive federal funds matching the amount of child support ordered, which encourages limiting the non-custodial parent’s time (often fathers) to maximize payments. For example, if a non-custodial parent is ordered to pay $1,000 monthly, the court receives the same amount. This system discourages both parents’ involvement, which is crucial for children’s well-being, as reduced time with either parent can increase the likelihood of negative outcomes like crime, drug use, and dropping out of school.