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Foster children could receive Social Security, death / survivorship, or veterans benefits rather than the state

By Hicbd
Mon Apr 15 2024 10:56 am

"After being placed in foster care, they discovered that government benefits that they should have been receiving after the deaths of their parents – Social Security, death or veterans benefits – had instead been claimed by the state...Nationally, three-quarters of those in foster care entitled to benefits (according to the Social Security Administration, more than 25,000 children) are affected by this practice. But Harfeld says most kids have no idea, since agencies often apply for survivor and disability benefits without giving notice to the child, or his or her relatives."

URL:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/foster-children-deprived-of-social-security-survivor-benefits/
https://www.denver7.com/news/national/loophole-is-preventing-some-foster-children-from-accessing-benefits
https://www.npr.org/2023/09/12/1197610205/foster-care-social-security-benefits

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Categories:
Public Benefits / Social Safety Net Foster Care Social Welfare Policy / Human Services / Public Benefits / Safety Net U.S. Poverty U.S. State Government U.S. Government Corruption / Oversight / Ethics

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