Social Security Disability and Child Survivor Benefits Guide

Children of deceased parents or those with disabilities may qualify for Social Security benefits. Calculate potential payments and understand rules for joint custody and usage.

Social Security Benefits for Children of Deceased Parents

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Jared Paventi

Created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935 as one of his "New Deal" programs, Social Security is one of the most important government programs in American history. This social insurance program was established to provide pensions to retired workers age 65 and older that might otherwise have no source of income.