Cal. Family Code § 17200 : California Family Code — Support Services — Department Of Child Support Services — Organization — Department of Child Support Services created; duties generally Date: 7 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session The Department of Child Support Services is hereby created within the California Health and Human Services Agency. The department shall administer all services and perform all functions necessary to establish, collect, and distribute child support. Ca. Fam. Code § 17200 EFFECTIVE 1/1/2000. Added September 27, 1999 (Bill Number: AB 196) (Chapter 478).