Do Single Parents caring for a Disabled/Special Needs Child Qualify for Assistance through SSI for caring for his/her Child?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on

I have taken care of my disabled child since 98 and never was able to work because I had no one else who wanted to care for my child and couldn't afford or wasn't willing to place him in a center without me.

Amber Sexton (not verified)
Thu, 08/29/2019 - 19:50 Permalink

My 4yr old son is severe adhd borderline austistic with odd. I can not hold down a job because I can't keep a babysitter. My son is extremely intelligent but has very bad behavorial issues including being violent with me and anyone who cares for him. I am 33yrs old and have been caring for all types of children but I have never in my life encountered a child like my 4yr old. So I guess my question is would I qualify for any financial assistance being that I can't keep a job...?

rsg

In reply to by Amber Sexton (not verified)

Fri, 08/30/2019 - 12:01 Permalink

Hi Amber,

Your son might qualify for SSI. Check over the SSA's Blue Book with your son's pediatrician to see if he meets a Blue Book listing. You'll also have to make sure you're within the income limits. If you are and apply, be sure to add as much medical evidence to the application to help support your claim. Best of luck!

Katherine (not verified)
Sat, 11/02/2019 - 14:58 Permalink

My two children have SSI for there disability am I aloud to go to work for a part time job while they are in school to earn a little more income as the SSI is not enough for our family to live off

rsg

In reply to by Katherine (not verified)

Mon, 11/04/2019 - 16:04 Permalink

Hi Katherine,

For your children to remain eligible, your household income needs to stay within the income limits. I would make sure you will not be exceeding these as they will likely lose their benefits.

Kathy (not verified)
Thu, 02/06/2020 - 11:30 Permalink

Hi im hoping someone can give me advice on my grandson who has smooth brain mother has a visa but father is part time caregiver we just applied for disability in 6 years if we would like to apply for foodstamps doea anyone know if he will get denied on his disability aplication?

rsg

In reply to by Kathy (not verified)

Thu, 02/06/2020 - 16:18 Permalink

Hi Kathy,

He should medically qualify as that is a Compassionate Allowance. His parents will need to be within the income limits though (ssa.gov/ssi/text-child-ussi.htm). If they exceed the household income limits, that is when he will be denied.

Michelle (not verified)
Tue, 02/18/2020 - 07:28 Permalink

My daughter is 11 and has been diagnosed with Dmdd, anxiety, Adhd, insomnia. She has been in special education since starting school due to cognitive delay as well. I work fulltime as a single parent with a income of at least 3,000 dollars a month. I feel that my daughter would benefit from me staying home with her. Could I as well as her, recieve assistance?

CM

In reply to by Michelle (not verified)

Fri, 02/28/2020 - 12:27 Permalink

Hi Michelle, your daughter may be eligible for SSI benefits. You should contact your local SSA office to see if she qualifies.

CM

In reply to by Michelle (not verified)

Fri, 02/28/2020 - 12:27 Permalink

Hi Michelle, your daughter may be eligible for SSI benefits. You should contact your local SSA office to see if she qualifies.

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