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New Initiative to Help Parents Pay Overdue Child Support

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Updated: 7/09/2012 4:51 pm
MEMPHIS, TN (abc24.com) - A new initiative by Shelby County Child Support Services aims to help parents get back on track with child support payments without fear of jail time.

The initiative, dubbed PROJECT N.O.W. (Negotiating Outstanding Warrants), is for non-custodial parents who have arrest warrants for not paying their child support. Those looking to have their warrants dismissed and can commit to compliance with their child support obligations will also be able to work with PROJECT N.O.W. staff to restore revoked licenses.

PROJECT N.O.W. will take place on Saturday, July 21 at the Whitehaven and Ed Rice Community Centers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents will need to pay a $500 fee to begin the dismissal process. Also, various community organizations will be on hand to advise parents on employment and visitation.

For more information, call (901) 432-6700 or visit www.shelbycss.com.

Project N.O.W. – Negotiating Outstanding Warrants
Saturday, July 21
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Ed Rice Community Center
2907 N. Watkins, Memphis, TN 38127

Whitehaven Community Center
4318 Graceland, Memphis TN 38116

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libertyfirst - 7/9/2012 6:44 PM
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And how much can an imprisoned person pay for child support when they aren't making a dime cause they're in jail? ZERO. But the family that is owed the money from back child support has to pay taxes to arrest, feed, and house the deadbeat dad. That's government logic, but they don't care if the mom gets the check, they just want to put a warm body in a cold cell, cause that's income, along with taxes....

Frayserboi - 7/9/2012 6:26 PM
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If they already have arrest warrants why are they NOT being arrested?
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