The Washington County District Attorney’s Office announced that its Child Support Division is the highest-collecting in Oregon. State figures show that the Division collected over $26 million in child support obligations during the federal fiscal year from October 2023 to September 2024, as reported by the Washington County District Attorney's Office.
The Child Support Division in Washington County helps families by providing funds for the care of children and their custodial parents. According to the Washington County District Attorney's Office, these funds are important for supporting families. The Division has exceeded federal performance benchmarks, which qualifies them for $154,000 in federal matching funds. This helps reduce the financial strain on local resources.
Washington County District Attorney Kevin Barton spoke about the importance of the Child Support Division's work, saying, "I’m proud that once again the Washington County Child Support Enforcement team leads the state in collecting court-ordered support for children." Senior Deputy District Attorney Ana Maria Carter credited the division's success to the team's efforts, stating, "The success of the Washington County District Attorney’s Office’s Child Support Division is thanks to our team’s hard work and dedication to the families in the Washington County community. Our mission is to ensure our county’s children have the support they need to grow in a stable environment," as stated by the Washington County District Attorney's Office.
