County child support starts college savings plan

Saving for college can be a challenge for anyone, but perhaps it can be more so for families who rely on child support payments.

To help address this challenge, the San Diego County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) is implementing a new college savings program for families called Parents Investing in Education. A parent who does not have custody of a child and is making support payments can participate by making contributions to the California Scholarshare program. The state will match the parent's contribution up to $250 for 2018, said Amy Miragliotta, deputy director for the Depar...