FY2026 Tribal Child Support Comprehensive Grant Summary

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians received a $1.64 million block grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child Support Enforcement under the Child Support Services program (CFDA 93.563) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. This award supports the tribe's delivery of child support enforcement services designed to ensure that children receive financial support from both parents, even when they live separately. The funding enables the Puyallup Tribe to locate absent parents, establish paternity, and obtain child, spousal, and medical support obligations through administrative and legal frameworks tailored to serve its approximately 18,000 urban Native Americans based in Tacoma, Washington.

As a federally recognized tribal government, the Puyallup Tribe administers these child support services through its Tribal Administration Office, leveraging federal funding to support community-specific interventions consistent with its broader portfolio of health and social services. The tribe maintains records and operational systems in compliance with applicable federal regulations and performance standards as mandated by the Child Support Performance and Incentive Act of 1998. This comprehensive grant represents the tribe's continued commitment to strengthening family financial responsibility and ensuring equitable support enforcement within its service area.