The IV-D program, otherwise known as child support enforcement services, is a social service program run by the Illinois Department of Family Services (HFS).
Parents enrolled in the IV-D program are given free assistance with:
Depending on thee situation, parents with minor children that receive Medicaid or TANF can be automatically enrolled in the IV-D program. This means that HFS can start a child support case on a parent's behalf, regardless of that parent's wishes.
Additionally, parents receiving Medicaid or TANF may not receive the full amount of child support payments through the IV-D program. This is because the state has the right to collect a portion of child support payments to reimburse the cost of providing Medicaid or TANF.
