Manatee Clerk’s Child Support Program brings services to Goodwill Manasota
Quarterly onsite services at Goodwill Manasota’s Community Resource Center bring child support assistance closer to families in Manatee County and beyond, beginning April 1, 2026.
Bradenton, Fla. (March 30, 2026) – The Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Child Support Program (CSP) is expanding its community outreach through a new partnership with Goodwill Manasota. CSP staff will be onsite at Goodwill Manasota’s Community Resource Center quarterly to assist residents with child support questions and services.
The partnership is designed to meet customers where they are. CSP staff will be available to assist both new customers with child support questions and existing customers managing active cases — eliminating the need for a trip to the Clerk & Comptroller’s downtown office. Services will be offered quarterly on the first Wednesday of the month: April 1, July 1, and October 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Manatee Clerk’s Child Support Program establishes and administers court-ordered paternity and child support on behalf of families in Manatee County and customers residing in surrounding areas. CSP ensures that children receive the financial support from both parents required by Florida law.
This model of community-based outreach is not new for CSP. Since 2017, the program has maintained an ongoing partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, bringing child support services directly into the community and serving countless families for nearly a decade. The Goodwill Manasota partnership builds on that proven approach, extending CSP’s reach to a new location and a broader segment of the community.
“When families need child support services, the last thing they should have to worry about is how to get there. This partnership with Goodwill Manasota meets people where they are. We’ve seen this model work through our long-standing relationship with the Boys & Girls Clubs, and we’re proud to expand it with a community partner that shares our commitment to the families of Manatee County,” said Angel Colonneso, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Manatee County.
“This is a natural extension of the work we do every day. Our Community Resource Center services exist to help people overcome barriers and get to work. When a parent has stable employment, their children benefit and so does our entire community. We are grateful to the Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for making this connection possible,” said Margie Genter, Vice President of Mission Services, Goodwill Manasota.
CSP staff will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Goodwill Manasota’s Community Resource Center, located at 2705 51st Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203, on the following dates:
- Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
No appointment is necessary. For more information about the Manatee Clerk’s Child Support Program, visit www.ManateeClerk.com or call (941) 749-1800.
Brea Styles, Director of Child Support with the Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, and Margie Genter, Vice President of Mission services at Goodwill Manasota, team up to interview with Tampa Bay 28 and spread the word about the exciting new partnership.
About the Clerk’s Office
The Clerk of Circuit Court was established as a public trustee by the Florida Constitution in 1838. The Clerk of the Circuit Court serves as the Clerk of Courts, the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, Auditor, Recorder, and Custodian of all County Funds. In Manatee County, the Clerk’s office also administers a local child support enforcement program, violence protection advocacy program, Manatee Teen Court, and the preservation of historical resources through its historical resources department. Located at 1115 Manatee Avenue West in downtown Bradenton, the Courthouse is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Please be sure to visit www.ManateeClerk.com and sign up for our electronic newsletter.
About Goodwill Industries-Manasota, Inc.
Goodwill Industries-Manasota, Inc. (comprising Goodwill Manasota and Goodwill Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast) a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to changing lives through the power of work, proudly serves 11 counties on the east and west coasts of Florida. Goodwill’s mission-integrated social enterprise transforms community donations into opportunities — providing resources, training, and support through strong collaboration with local partners to help individuals obtain employment and build skills. For more information or for a comprehensive listing of locations, visit experiencegoodwill.org or call 941-355-2721.
