Unmarried parents can establish paternity at the hospital when their child is born or afterwards at their local health department or child support agency. If you were unable to establish paternity at the hospital, visit or call (888) 810-6446 for more information. You can also contact your local child support agency by visiting: Local Agencies Directory ( #whatyouneedtoknow #OhioChildSupport #ODJFS

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Establishing paternity for unmarried parents is easy and free. You can establish paternity at the hospital if both parents agree they are the biological parents of the child. Both parents need to sign the Paternity Affidavit and have their valid photo ID. For more information, visit or call (888) 810-6446. #whatyouneedtoknow #OhioChildSupport #ODJFS

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Establishing paternity gives unmarried parents and their children the rights and opportunities they need and deserve. You can establish paternity at the hospital if both parents agree they are the biological parents of the child. Both parents will need their valid photo ID. For more information, visit or call (888) 810-6446. #whatyouneedtoknow #OhioChildSupport #ODJFS

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All kids deserve the benefits that legal fatherhood provides. If you are unmarried, the hospital can assist you in signing the Paternity Affidavit. This form is voluntary, free, and it’s the quickest way to establish paternity and add the father’s name to the birth certificate. For more information, visit or call (888) 810-6446. #whatyouneedtoknow #OhioChildSupport #ODJFS

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Need to talk to your child support worker? You can send a message by logging into the Child Support Customer Service Web Portal or download the mobile app from the App Store or Google Play #OhioChildSupport #ODJFS

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Make fast and easy child support payments using a credit/debit card by logging into the Child Support Customer Service Web Portal. You can also download the mobile app from the App Store or Google Play! #OhioChildSupport #ODJFS

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Get a copy of your child support payment history on demand, just log in to the Child Support Customer Service Web Portal. #OhioChildSupport #ODJFS