Custodial parents who reside in Barton County who are in need of Child Support are encouraged to contact the Missouri Division of Child Support Enforcement at 1110 East 7th Street, Suite 200, Joplin, Missouri, whose office covers Barton County. The telephone number of that office is (417) 629-3080. This office can assist custodial parents in obtaining an order for child support or in the enforcement of an existing child support order and can refer non-support cases for criminal prosecution.

Jerry Holcomb, a former Barton County resident, is the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Barton County with assigned duties to enforce criminal non-support. His office is located at the Jasper County Courts Building, 601 South Pearl, Suite 110, Joplin, Missouri. His telephone number is (417) 625-4357.