# WAC 388-14A-1005: WAC 388-14A-1005. What is Washington's state plan under Title IV-D? > Washington · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1005 ## Section - **Citation:** WAC 388-14A-1005 - **Heading:** WAC 388-14A-1005. What is Washington's state plan under Title IV-D? - **Jurisdiction:** Washington - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 388 / Chapter 388-14A / Section 388-14A-1005 ## Text (1) The division of child support (DCS), on behalf of the department of social and health services of the state of Washington, has established the following provisions as the state plan (the "plan") for its child support enforcement program. This plan is authorized by Title IV-D of the Social Security Act and chapters 74.20 and 74.20A RCW. This plan covers the entire state of Washington. (2) DCS is the organization within the state of Washington that administers the plan. (3) DCS enters into contracts for child support enforcement and related services with: (a) Other state agencies; (b) Indian tribes, county prosecutors and court clerks in the state of Washington; (c) Other states or foreign countries for action under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) and other laws to enforce or collect child support, locate noncustodial parents, or establish paternity. These contracts may include procedures for: (i) Making referrals; (ii) Assigning debts; (iii) Reporting actions and activities; and (iv) Coordinating activities under and ensuring compliance with UIFSA. (d) Private parties; (e) The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to refer and certify cases: (i) To the federal parent locator service (FPLS); (ii) To the secretary of the treasury for action to collect support debts; and (iii) For action in the United States district courts to enforce support debts. (4) DCS manages the Title IV-D plan for the state of Washington and: (a) Oversees all activities under the plan to ensure that the program meets the standards for an efficient and effective program; (b) Evaluates the quality and scope of services provided under the plan; (c) Ensures that federal and state requirements for records management, accounting and fiscal control are met; (d) Provides all services under the plan in appropriate cases, including action to locate parents, to establish paternity, and to establish, enforce and collect child support; and an efficient and effective program; (b) Evaluates the quality and scope of services provided under the plan; (c) Ensures that federal and state requirements for records management, accounting and fiscal control are met; (d) Provides all services under the plan in appropriate cases, including action to locate parents, to establish paternity, and to establish, enforce and collect child support; and (e) Assures that referrals and other communications with the Title IV-A agency (which operates the public assistance programs) and the Title IV-E agency (which operates the foster care program) meet the requirements of the Title IV-D and Title IV-A state plans. ## Nearby sections - [WAC 388-14A-1000 WAC 388-14A-1000. The DSHS division of child support is the Title IV-D child support enforcement agency for the state of Washington](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1000.md) - [WAC 388-14A-1005 WAC 388-14A-1005. What is Washington's state plan under Title IV-D?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1005.md) - [WAC 388-14A-1010 WAC 388-14A-1010. What are the other names that the division of child support has used?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1010.md) - [WAC 388-14A-1015 WAC 388-14A-1015. What laws regulate the actions of the division of child support?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1015.md) - [WAC 388-14A-1020 WAC 388-14A-1020. What definitions apply to the rules regarding child support enforcement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1020.md) - [WAC 388-14A-1025 WAC 388-14A-1025. What are the responsibilities of the division of child support?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1025.md) - [WAC 388-14A-1030 WAC 388-14A-1030. What kinds of services can the division of child support provide?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1030.md) - [WAC 388-14A-1035 WAC 388-14A-1035. What kinds of locate services does the division of child support provide?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1035.md) - [WAC 388-14A-1036 WAC 388-14A-1036. Who can request DCS locate services?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1036.md) - [WAC 388-14A-1040 WAC 388-14A-1040. What must a request for locate services contain?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1040.md) - [WAC 388-14A-1045 WAC 388-14A-1045. What happens when I request locate services from the division of child support?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1045.md) - [WAC 388-14A-1050 WAC 388-14A-1050. The division of child support cooperates with tribes and other states and countries for support enforcement purposes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1050.md) - [WAC 388-14A-1055 WAC 388-14A-1055. Can the division of child support collect support owed or assigned to another state, tribe or country?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1055.md) - [WAC 388-14A-1060 WAC 388-14A-1060. The division of child support cooperates with courts and law enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1060.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_14A_1005. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.