Survivors benefits for parents caring for a child

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Survivors benefits for parents caring for a child

Federal · Social Security Administration (SSA)

Social Security survivors benefits to the person providing care for the child of a deceased worker.

About this program

Social Security survivors benefits to the person providing care for the child of a deceased worker.

Categories

Death

Source: USA.gov Benefit Finder ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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