Child Welfare: Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits for Children in Foster Care
Description:
This report begins with a discussion of the foster care system and the Social Security benefits available to eligible children, including those in foster care. It then describes the role of representative payees and their responsibilities. The report provides data on the use of Social Security benefits to reimburse states for child welfare, and includes a discussion of the Keffeler decision. Finally, the report concludes with proposals supported by some advocates to change the current practice …
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Date:
April 27, 2011
Creator:
Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L.; Szymendera, Scott & Stoltzfus, Emilie
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department