Empowering Fathers Series
The core purpose of the Ventura County Department of Child Support Services is to help families thrive. We are committed to achieving this goal by supporting fathers in playing a more significant role in their children’s lives. Studies suggest that children are more likely to have positive outcomes when fathers play an active role; however, fathers may have obstacles that prevent them from being involved. Our goal through this series is to provide fathers with information that may assist in dismantling some of those barriers. We genuinely hope that the information shared in this series proves to be beneficial to you.
Navigating the Child Support Program
Phone: (866) 901-3212
Text: (805) 316-6272
Fax: (805) 437-8308
E-mail: dcss.outreach@ventura.org
Direct online inquiry: https://www.cse.ca.gov/CustomerConnect/login
Child Custody & Visitation Orders
Family Law Facilitator’s Office
Recorded Information: 805 289-8864
Self-Help Call Center – Family Law: 805 289-8732
The Call Center hours are 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, (except court closures, holidays). The Call Center can provide brief information, assist with accessing court forms, and help litigants with registering for a webinar. The Call Center does not provide full self-help services.
Ventura County District Attorney Child Abduction and Recovery Unit
Phone: 805 662-1750
English Flyer: https://www.vcdistrictattorney.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CARU-Brochure.pdf
Spanish Flyer: https://www.vcdistrictattorney.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CARU-Brocure-Spanish.pdf
Website: https://www.vcdistrictattorney.com/
Employment Services for Job Seekers
Workforce Development Board of Ventura County
Phone: 805 477-5306
Email: has-info.wdb@ventura.org
Website: https://workforceventuracounty.org/
Fresh Start for Justice Involved
Fresh Start Program – Public Defender’s Office
Phone: 805 654-2201. Ask to speak to the law clerk.
Email: pdfreshtart@ventura.org
Website: Venturapublicdefender.org
