The Human Services Commission, governed by Lane County in Oregon, serves a population of more than 73,000 individuals. It offers energy and weatherization and domestic and family violence prevention programs. The commission is managed by the Human Services Division of the Lane County Department of Health and Human Services. The Human Services Commission also provides social, supportive housing and health care services to at-risk youths, families and individuals. It offers educational and training opportunities and individual and family counseling solutions. In addition, the commission provides early childhood development and employment assistance services. The Human Services Commission offers case management and transitional solutions.
The Division of Child Support offers case management and paternity establishment services. Located in Eugene, Ore., the division s child support services include the distribution, collection and modification of child and medical support orders. It also assists in locating absent parents. The Division of Child Support operates the Child Support Disbursement Center, which provides information about the child support payment options to custodial parents. The division maintains a 24-hour, toll-free number that provides easy accessibility to information collection and appointment scheduling. The Division of Child Support is a part of the Oregon Department of Justice, which offers legislative issue handling and consumer protection services. The department has a staff of more than 1200 employees.
