I believe that they are correct. The state does not want to give people who could be "making it" with child support money. I've been on their programs and not named the father on the birth certificate(we weren't together anymore) but you still have to name him for the programs so they can try to collect money from him because, honestly, the state doesn't want to pay unless it's necessary. It all goes by income and every program has different income guidelines. If he makes a lot of money you may not qualify but if he doesn't then sometimes you will. The good news is that if he makes a lot of money then he shouldn't mind giving you child support. Why is it a big deal if it's going to the people that he loves?
It's a big decision. Good luck! Also, you may want to look into what it costs to change a child's name before making your decision.
First of all, you can give your child any last name that you wish, with or without a fathers name on the birth certificate. And yes, you can put him on there, which you should since he is the father. Yes, they will make him pay child support and he should pay it reguardless of the situation. Even with him paying child support you will still qualify for public assistance and WIC. I dont think a 16 yr old boy is going to be paying a whole lot in child support to worry about that. I would definately be sure to put him on the birth certificate though. You two are young and things dont always work out the way you hope that they should. Most of all, stay in school. That is very important. You have a child to worry about and to take care of and its hard enough to survive in this world as it is. If you dont have an education its even worse. So, whatever you do, dont quit school!! Good luck to you and I wish you the best of luck!!
Yes, as far as I know they will. If the state is supporting you and your daughter and there is a father...they will go after him for child support and it will be paid to the state not you. Even if you don't list him on the BC they will ask you about the possible fathers. They may even do DNA testing.
This is not true that if you list your boyfriend on the birth certificate that names him as father to your daughter after the birth, however if you name him while being pregnant and then you apply for Title 19 they will definately go after him for child support. If you and him were to live together then they would not go after him since he would be providing support in the house. WIC is a different story as only you and the baby will be on that program and they do not care who the father is and only look at your income to determine eligibility. You can also get other state programs such as food stamps without the father having to pay child support.
My sister was pregnant and in order to get Title 19 said that she did not know who the father was as soon as my Niece was born the father was listed on the bith certificate and then they were later married.
If you have any question please message me and I will be happy to talk to you.
****** I am not in any way stating to lie to the state-I am just giving an example of a situation that I knew of-If the father is helping with all of the care then you can possibly not have them go after him for child support-I would definately name him as father and have him sign the papers that go along with it as at a later date you may need that child support. The only way for sure that I know of for him not paying is if you and him live together. ********
I was pg with my son when I was 18 and I was on Title 19 while pg. At that time they didn't even ask about the father. It wasn't until after my son was born that, that was asked about. And even then, since we lived together they didn't go after him for child support (until we split up anyway).
If you are really concerned about it, call and talk to a worker in your area and ask any questions you have.
As far as WIC is concerned, like Barbara said, it doesn't matter about the father. Only you and baby are covered and after baby is born unless you breastfeed, it is only baby. They don't ask/care about dad whether he lives with you or not.
Also, my son had my bf's last name on his birth cert.
When you apply for Title 19 and WIC while pg you don't have to put down a name for the baby. When you are pg and apply, at that time you are basically applying for yourself. You don't actually put a name down for baby, until baby arrives. At least that's how it was when I was pg (but that was 12 yrs ago)
I wish you the best!
Kim
I was in the same situation only 5 years ago. If you and the father are together and living in the same household, they will not go after him for child support. However, if you are living seperately then they probably will (this pertains to Title 19). WICC will not go after the father regardless of the situation. They actually could care less who the father is. WICC's main agenda is to see that mommy and baby are properly nutrioned before and after birth. My children have their father's last name and he is listed on both birth certificates. We are not married and it has not affected the WICC we had in the past, or the current Title 19 my children are receiving.
Me and my boyfriend both decided since I’m a minor and we’re not married that it would be best to keep Bella’s last name Estrada. We signed for parentage. And we are planning on applying for Title 19 in the next week. He is down on the birth certificate as the father.