Listeners from the large Spanish-speaking community in the Southland were able to ask questions live about child support and have them answered by CSSD Staff Attorney Norma De Gruccio. Ms. De Gruccio was a guest on “Rumbo A Casa” (On the Way Home) hosted by Gustavo Vargas during prime drive listening time from 6-6:30 p.m.
“We are grateful for these unique opportunities to connect with the diverse multilingual communities which are found in our service area in Los Angeles County. This is where we need to be,” said LA CSSD Director Dr. Steven Golightly who strongly supports the Department’s community outreach. “It was gratifying to hear parents get their questions answered about child support. The host did a wonderful job of creating a positive exchange about the services we offer.”
A number of fathers were the first to call when the phone lines opened. One parent calling about his past due child support debt was advised that he could take his case to court. A mother who called in said her son was a victim of mistaken identity on a case but was afraid to come forward. Ms. De Gruccio advised the mother that her son needed to come into the Department to clear this up.
One father paying support stated he hadn’t been able to see his children in five years. Although Ms. De Gruccio informed the listener that CSSD doesn’t handle custody issues, she informed him that he could pursue assistance from the Family Law Facilitator’s office in the court.
Because of the listener response, KTNQ producer Yesica Lopez expressed interest in have CSSD return in the fall for a longer, call-in program. KTNQ has a large following in the Spanish-speaking community as a Univision network-owned radio station and the Spanish-speaking outlet for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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By: Al Reyes
LA CSSD Outreach Services Division Chief
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