Greetings colleagues:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ SOAR Technical Assistance Center will be hosting an upcoming webinar on has developed six custom Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Children on Weds, February 3, 2021.
Webinar: SSI for Children: Engaging Families for Successful SOAR Applications
Date/Time: Weds, Feb 3, 3-4:30 PM ET (please adjust for your time zone)
Registration: Click here to register
Calling all professionals involved in providing services to children and families who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness! Join the SAMHSA SOAR Technical Assistance Center for an upcoming webinar.
In this webinar you will learn from seasoned providers on how to support families in applying for social security income (SSI) for children (additional details below), a critical support for families at risk of or are experiencing homelessness. Providers will share best practices for building relationships with families, partner systems, and medical providers to ensure the submission of a successful SSI child application. During this webinar, you will learn more about:
- Engaging children and families using trauma-informed principles.
- Building relationships with key stakeholders critical to developing and submitting quality SOAR-assisted SSI applications for children.
- Accessing the SOAR Online Course: Child Curriculum and SOAR for Children tools and resources.
- Promoting racial, environmental, and economic equity for serving families and children in your community.
What is SSI?
SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers this program. SSA pays monthly benefits to people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. Blind or disabled children also may get SSI.
How can SSI help children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness?
SSI can help children (and their families) who are at-risk of or experiencing homelessness by providing stabilizing income for the household.
Which children and youth are eligible for SSI?
Children from birth up to age 18 who have a disability and are low-income may be eligible to receive SSI benefits. Transition age youth (TAY), (youth and young adults between the ages of 16 and 25), who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness and other medical impairment also may be eligible to receive SSI benefits.
Best regards,
Christina Dukes
Deputy Director, Partnerships and Policy
National Center for Homeless Education | 
