Free Family Resources
Print or save these to keep handy throughout your child's SSI journey.
SSI Process Step-by-Step Guide
A complete walkthrough of all 7 stages of the child SSI application — from eligibility check to ongoing benefits.
Documentation Checklist
A printable checklist of every medical, school, and financial document you'll need to gather before applying.
Child Function Report Tips
A guide to completing the most important form in your child's application — with examples of strong vs. weak answers.
SSI Deadline Tracker
Keep track of every important deadline — appeal windows, response due dates, and review schedules — all in one place.
How Your Child's IEP Helps Their SSI Case
Learn how school documentation — IEPs, 504 plans, and teacher reports — can be powerful evidence in an SSI application.
SSI FAQ for Families
Answers to the most common questions families have about the child SSI process — eligibility, appeals, benefits, and more.
What a Real SSI Case Looks Like
See a complete fictional case file — from intake through SSA submission — so you know exactly what the process looks like and what evidence matters.
Important SSA Resources
These are official Social Security Administration links for reference.
SSA SSI Overview
ssa.gov — Official SSI program informationSSA Child Disability Starter Kit
ssa.gov — What to gather before applyingSSA-3820 Child Disability Report
ssa.gov — The main disability application formSSA-3375 Child Function Report
ssa.gov — How the disability affects daily lifeSSA Appeals Process
ssa.gov — How to appeal a denialMy Social Security Account
ssa.gov — Check case status onlineNeed help using these resources?
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