Child Support - Paternity Establishment

A program of Cuyahoga County Job And Family Services

Cuyahoga County Job and Family Services does genetic testing to establish paternity. The father, mother, and child can be tested on different days - they don't all have to come in at the same time. If the father has passed away or lives out of state, the agency will help direct you to the right testing place.

Address: 1640 Superior Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
Hours: Hours vary — see schedule below
M-F: 8:30am-4:00pm.
Who can use it: You can use this service if your child was born in Ohio, at least one parent lives in Cuyahoga County (or Cuyahoga County has legal authority over the case), and the child is between 0 and 23 years old.
Languages: English on-site. Other languages by phone.
What to expect: Call or email Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm to make an appointment. The agency will mail you any documents you need. You come in for your DNA test.
What to bring: Call ahead to confirm what documents you'll need to bring.

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