DHSS Press Release |
Date: July 10, 2008 DHSS-66-2008 |
| Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Jay Lynch, Communications Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 Email: jay.lynch@state.de.us |
SUMMER EDITION OF MOST WANTED CHILD SUPPORT EVADER POSTER RELEASED
Evaders owe over $400,000 combined in unpaid child support.
DELAWARE - Fifteen newly released faces and names make their debut on the Division of Child Support Enforcement's latest Most Wanted Poster, which also includes their height and weight, hair and eye color, age and the amount of money owed. Between them, these 15 mothers and fathers owe in excess of $400,000 to their children. The posters, now in their second year, are part of the Division's increased child support enforcement efforts, as it works to collect millions owed to about 72,000 Delaware children and their caretakers.
"This is just one tool among many," said division director Charles Hayward. "The Division of Child Support Enforcement has an array of tools to force deadbeat parents to pay up, including mandatory wage withholding from their paychecks if they do have a job, liens against property and interceptions of tax refunds, unemployment benefits, state disability payments, lottery winnings and workers' compensation settlements.''
There are many issues that may prevent a parent from paying his or her support, but child support payers have been known to quit their jobs to avoid paying child support or take jobs under the table to mask their income.
"Deadbeat Dads, Deadbeat Moms, Deadbeat Parents, call them what you will - The fact is they have unpaid child support and we need the public's assistance in finding them," "The parents featured in these posters do not want to be found, but Delaware will not be a safe haven for parents who won't take care of their children."
To view the Most Wanted posters go to at www.dhss.delaware.gov/dcse
If anyone has information about any of these individuals they should contact: DE Crime Stoppers 1-800-TIP-3333 or email crimestoppers@state.de.usDelaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
