Cuyahoga County, OH - The Cuyahoga County Office of Child Support Services will host two Paternity Establishment Information Sessions to help parents establish legal parenthood and better understand their rights and responsibilities.

Led by the Child Support Services team, these information sessions will explain what paternity establishment is, why it’s important for every person in a family unit, and options available to establish paternity at no cost, like genetic testing. Each session is free and open to the public. Registration is highly encouraged.

Establishing paternity is the legal process that allows a biological father to be recognized as the legal father when the parents are not married. It provides important benefits for families: fathers gain legal rights and can be named on the child’s birth certificate, mothers gain legal clarity and shared responsibility, and children benefit from a stronger sense of identity, access to their full medical history, and eligibility for benefits such as Social Security and health insurance.

Paternity Establishment Information Sessions:

• Thursday, April 23 at 11:00 AM
  Cleveland Public Library – Fleet Branch
  7224 Broadway Ave., Cleveland
  Register Here
• Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 PM
  Cleveland Public Library – Lorain Branch
  8216 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
  Register Here

The Paternity Establishment Information Sessions are part of an ongoing effort to increase access to services and support for Cuyahoga County residents. Visit the Cuyahoga County Office of Child Support for more information.