The 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 34 honors the 50th anniversary of the federal child support program, which was established by President Gerald R. Ford Jr. through the Social Services Amendments of 1974. The resolution highlights the significance of child support as a major piece of domestic legislation and its role in improving Federal-State relations. It acknowledges the administration of Wisconsin's child support program by the Department of Children and Families, which operates through 71 county and nine tribal agencies, and emphasizes the program's effectiveness in reducing poverty, having closed the poverty gap by an average of 44 percent in the state.

Furthermore, the resolution notes the substantial impact of the Wisconsin child support program, which served 341,000 children and collected $841 million in economic support in fiscal year 2023. It recognizes the collaborative efforts of child support agencies in providing resources that promote family self-sufficiency and connect parents to essential services. The resolution commends the dedicated professionals within these agencies for their work in establishing legal rights, enforcing support orders, and securing health insurance for children, while also celebrating Wisconsin's ranking as a national leader in the collection and distribution of child support. The Wisconsin Legislature officially designates January 4, 2025, as the 50th Anniversary of the child support program.