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BOOK SHOWS MOTHERS HOW TO COLLECT
THOUSANDS IN CHILD SUPPORT
Author takes up mission to help education on child support and strengthening families.
April 12, 2006….Streetsboro, OH…Despite the fact that it could be a divisive issue between mothers and fathers, child support is a critical component between parents, and mothers are unaware that they can peacefully and assertively collect the large sums of money owed to them and their children. Angel Eyes Publishing's book, “The Face of Child Support” is the answer to parents faced with child support conflicts. Released in January 2005, “The Face of Child Support” shares pertinent information about how to collect the billions of dollars that’s owed to mothers across the nation.
According to Dawnette Lounds-Culp, author of “The Face of Child Support” and president of Angel Eyes Publishing, the publisher of the book, while researching her book and interviewing parents across the country, she found that many mothers did not realize that they could still receive uncollected child support even when their children were over 18. “One mother I have spoken with is ecstatic because she recently began receiving child support even though her children are over 25,” says Lounds-Culp. “The information found in my book not only provides the essential tools on how to file and maneuver through the child support program, but also, in strengthening families.”
Lounds-Culp wants parents to see how critical it is to not only file for child support, but also, to make sure parents pay child support. She urges parents to take responsibility and accept accountability for their children’s needs. According to Lounds-Culp’s extensive research, there are over 18 million families of all cultures in the United States who rely on the child support system and she estimates that there are just as many families, if not more, who have not applied for child support and over $100 billion is owed in uncollected payments.
“This is critical because if the parents don’t apply for child support and have documented record of doing so, they deny the opportunity to possibly collect in the future, which many parents can still do and don’t realize it” said Lounds-Culp “I am hoping that the information shared in my book, will help to lessen the pain experienced in families, drastically decrease the numbers of non-supportive parents trying to avoid the system and relieve familial dependence on the government for assistance.”
“The price of parenthood is responsibility,” says Lounds-Culp. In February 2006, the new Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 has cut spending to child support administration by $5.7 billion starting 2007 to 2015, which means less money will be allocated to Child Support Enforcement Agencies across the country. Parents should not look to and depend on the government for assistance to take care of their children in the same manner like they were once used to," she said. “What the government is actually doing is placing the responsibility back on the parents to care for their children, where is should always be and not on taxpayers."
“The Face of Child Support” a comprehensive and informative guide and workbook about the child support process was developed from Lounds-Culp’s own painful and personal experience. The book uncovers the secrets behind the child support system, with the goal being to help both custodial (parents that has custody of their children) and non-custodial parents benefit from handling the process fairly, benefiting the entire family. Among the vital information “The Face of child Support” shares, is how to file for child support, where to file, and the list of organizations that can provide assistance.
“Many parents both custodial and non-custodial-- are emotionally affected by the issue of child support,” said Lounds-Culp.” “The conflict arises because non-custodial parents are resentful that they are being ordered to pay support by the court system and custodial parents are bitter because the non-custodial parent will not pay—this causes deep division between the parents, which unfortunately negatively impacts the children’s social and even mental development.”
In addition to the book, Lounds-Culp has also developed a weekly national tele-coaching program also called “The Face of Child Support” that provides one-on-one counseling and up-to-date information about the child support process. Child support experts, psychologists and advocates are invited to participate and parents going through the process are encouraged to call-in with any questions. She also conducts workshops at libraries and other organizations geared toward strengthening families.
“There are a number of personal testimonies shared in “The Face of Child Support” from both men and women, custodial and non-custodial parents, in addition to an account of my own experience with the issue,” said Lounds-Culp. “My ultimate goal in compiling this information, however, is to protect the children, help everyone to productively move on with their lives and to not portray either parent in a negative light.”
“The Face of Child Support” ($16.95) is available at www.angeleyespublishingco.com, Amazon.com, and by special order at Barnes & Nobles and Borders bookstores.
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