Social Security Benefits for Young Mothers

Young mothers can be at a disadvantage when it comes to caring for themselves and their children. Because they are often single and have not had the chance to complete their education, finding work to provide an adequate paycheck can be challenging, especially since young mothers must find safe but affordable childcare. Social Security benefits for young mothers can help ease the burden by making it easier for them to meet their needs, as well as the needs of their children.

  1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

    • Disabled mothers can use this cash income to provide the necessities they and their children need. The benefit issues money to individuals who cannot work because of disability. Because the program seeks to empower disabled people to work, some benefits are available for disabled mothers who wish to return to work.

    Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program &Women, Infants &Children

    • These programs, both run by the US Department of Agriculture, are aimed at providing healthy food choices to low-income individuals. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is available to any low-income individual or family who is approved, but Women, Infants, & Children is provided just to mothers and their children. The program specifically supports breastfeeding, allowing women to obtain groceries that will aid in breastfeeding for free. However, women who are not breastfeeding or have older children may also take advantage of the services. Women, Infants, & Children is also available for pregnant women, as it supports healthy pregnancy. Other nutritional aid is also available through school lunch, breakfast and snack programs.

    Children's Health Insurance Program

    • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers free health care to children who cannot otherwise qualify for Medicare. The program first ran as title XXI of the Social Security act of 1997. President Barack Obama extended the program to cover even more children, so if you have been previously denied for this coverage, you could apply again. Young mothers spend hundreds of dollars a year on their children's health services. This program provides free health care, such as doctor's visits, hospital stays and medications for children, relieving some of the mother's costs.

    Aid to Families with Dependant Children

    • With roots in the Social Security Act of 1935, this program offers cash income to families with children in order to ensure the healthy upbringing of the children. The program has a maximum limit of 60 months in order to encourage mothers to find work. Young mothers can use these benefits as they attempt to get on their feet and look for work.

    Unemployment

    • Young mothers who are out of work can file for unemployment in order to care for themselves and their children. Also included in the Social Security Act of 1935, unemployment benefits differ from state to state. To learn if you qualify and how much you can receive, contact a state agency.

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