Should I track the father down and see if he will give me any money?

@seashells if he isn't already voluntarily supporting the kid, asking him probably won't help.

You need to get a lawyer and get support garnished from his wages.

@JohnYahYah he doesn't have a job

@seashells eventually he will have one, and you want the legal tools in place to make him support his kid.

Sorry, seashell, this guy sounds like a real prize...