INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun has officially proclaimed August 2026 as Child Support Awareness Month in the State of Indiana. The proclamation, signed on July 27, 2026, highlights the vital role the Indiana Child Support Program plays in ensuring that children across the state receive necessary financial support from both parents, helping reduce poverty among families.
The program, which operates as a collaborative effort between the Indiana Child Support Bureau, county prosecuting attorneys, and county clerks of circuit courts, secured more than $504 million in child support in 2025 alone. These collections positively impacted over 195,000 families statewide.
While statewide data has been released, specific child support collection figures and statistics for Lawrence County, Indiana, are not currently available.
The Child Support Bureau remains dedicated to improving its services for families by developing innovative strategies and building strong partnerships with fellow state agencies and local organizations. These collaborative efforts aim to assist parents in providing financial support to their children.
In his proclamation, Governor Braun emphasized that supporting the well-being of children is one of the state’s most important responsibilities. The governor also noted that all children deserve to rely on the commitment and financial support of both parents, and the Child Support Program plays a critical role in laying the groundwork for a child’s healthy development into adulthood.
For child support in Lawrence County, Indiana, the local Lawrence County Child Support Office / Title IV-D Prosecutor’s Office is located at 918 16th Street, Suite 500, Bedford, IN 47421. You can call them directly at 812-275-4172 or reach the Child Support Administrator at 812-275-4439 at Ext. 3256.
