Policy & Legislation

ERICSA is instrumental in improving policies, procedures, practices, laws and regulations that deal with all aspects of child support. In keeping with its name, ERICSA seeks to focus special attention on the interstate aspects of child support enforcement through the program support and policy work the Association provides year-round.

ERICSA maintains strong, informal, working relationships with such organizations as:

• American Bar Association (ABA)
• American Public Human Services Association (APHSA)
• Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE)
• National Center for State Courts (NCSC)
• National Child Support Enforcement Association (NCSEA)
• National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
• National Council of Child Support Directors (NCCSD)
• National Tribal Child Support Association (NTCSA)
• Western Interstate Child Support Enforcement Council (WICSEC)

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ERICSA members have testified before various congressional committees. Upon invitation by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, ERICSA also participated in drafting several model Acts, including the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) and the Uniform Parentage Act (UPA) 2002.

Members of ERICSA were key participants in the Medical Child Support Work Group, and several ERICSA members continue as state representatives on the current OCSE medical incentive committee. ERICSA strives to keep the nation focused on the medical support issue and has issued several resolutions and position papers on this issue.

This year

ERICSA will actively assist States in the implementation of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, especially by analyzing and advising on issues that may impact interstate case processing.

Policy & Legislation Committee

The Policy & Legislation Committee monitors, analyzes and comments on legislation, policy and regulations. The Committee is responsible for keeping the Board of Directors informed on policy issues and develops Resolutions and Position Papers for Board approval and dissemination. The Policy & Legislation Committee is responsible for coordinating contacts with congressional representatives and interaction with the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement.

Resolutions/Position Papers

Here you will find the resolutions and position papers that have been approved by the ERICSA board. Go to our Discussion Board to comment on policy issues facing the child support community or to let us know your ideas on positions to be considered by ERICSA to promote child support concerns.

Interstate Improvement Committee

ERICSA established an Interstate Improvement Committee to examine roadblocks to effective interstate communication. As part of this effort, Interstate Improvement Tools have been created to help members work interstate cases. Take a look at these practical and tangible suggestions and products that have been developed for your use.

Your feedback in using these materials would be most helpful. Go to our Discussion Board (password eric246) to provide feedback or to let us know your ideas to improve interstate communication.