Free Paternity Testing?

[MiraMorgan]

Hi, I heard that some states pay for paternity testing.  But it didn't say anything about Ohio. Is there a list of states that cover paternity?

[AnnieBrooke]

You might want to contact the Child Support Enforcement Agency office in your county.  Here are some links:
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Administrative Paternity Establishment Links & Resources  

To find the CSEA in your county, call 1-800-686-1556 or visit:http://jfs.ohio.gov/County/County_Directory.pdf. Each of the state's 88 counties has a CSEA, staffed by people well-versed in Ohio laws and practices and who can answer your questions and explain your rights.

Application for establishing paternity and/or child support:
If you are not now receiving any Ohio public assistance, you need to complete and submit a form called "Application for Child Support Services, Non-Public Assistance Applicant (JFS 07076)." This form is available from your county's Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA).

If you are receiving services or payments through Ohio Works First (OWF), IV-E Foster Care Maintenance , or Medicaid , you are already registered with us. Simply go to your county's CSEA and let them know you wish to begin child support services.

You may access the paternity enhancement brochure at:  Paternity Enhancement Brochure.

You may access the Ohio Central Paternity Registry (CPR) website at:  Central Paternity Registry.

You may access the Ohio paternity-related frequently asked questions and answers at:  http://jfs.ohio.gov/Ocs/OCSFAQs.stm.

You may access additional information regarding establishing paternity via acknowledgment of paternity affidavit or genetic testing at:  https://www.oh-paternity.com/faq.html.

The Ohio Administrative Code rules related to paternity establishment can be found at:  http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/5101%3A12-40.

Last Updated 03/18/2015
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
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[AnnieBrooke]

In other words, it's not like there would be a national list of states and a yes or no by the state's name.  You would need to go to the specific jurisdiction that deals with family issues, and that jurisdiction in some places could be as small as a county or as large as a state.  The above list from Ohio looks pretty good and well thought-out.