Could Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency Target Title IV-D for Federal Spending Cuts?

Jan 20, 2025

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An illustrative image for an article about the potential impacts of cutting Title IV-D funding for child support enforcement. The image features a symbolic scale with one side holding a stack of money labeled 'Title IV-D Funding' and the other side holding two parents and a child, representing shared parenting and family unity. In the background, a courthouse and government building are depicted, with subtle cracks symbolizing the potential for reform. The color palette includes muted tones with highlights of green and gold to emphasize financial and systemic themes. The tone is reflective and thought-provoking.

As Donald Trump eyes a return to the presidency, his proposed Department of Government Efficiency raises questions about which federal programs might be on the chopping block. One such program is the Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, which costs the federal government roughly $4 billion annually to fund…

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