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Adult Disability Starter Kit

Child Disability Starter Kit (for children under age 18)

Printable version of the entire Child Starter Kit in PDF Format

• Checklist

  This is a list of information and documents for your child that you will need for the disability interview or to complete the Child Disability Report.



• Optional Worksheet

  The worksheet can help you to prepare for the disability interview or complete the Child Disability Report. It lists the information that we will ask you about your child and provides space to write down this information.
  
  If you use the Child Disability Report on the Internet, you will type your Worksheet information directly into the report.
  
  You can review and print the complete Child Disability Report at: http://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-3820.pdf (pdf file)



• Factsheet: What You Should Know Before You Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disability Payments for a Child

  The fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about applying for SSI child disability payments. It includes the definition of disability for children under age 18, information about the SSI program, and other important information. It provides a link to the online Child Disability Report.