How do I apply for TANF, Food Stamps, Emergency Assistance or Alternative Aid?
Call your nearest Department of Health and Human Services Office to find out how to apply. When you apply, you may need: • Social Security numbers • Proof of your relationship to the child (for example, birth certificate that shows your relationship) • Proof of income (this is not necessary for a “child only” TANF or MaineCare application) SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program designed to make sure that anyone who is age 65 or over, blind, or disabled, has a minimum level of income. Can a child qualify for SSI? Yes. A child is considered disabled if the child has a medically recognized physical or mental impairment (or combination of impairments) that cause “marked and severe functional limitations”. Also, the impairments must be expected either to last at least 12 months or to result in death. I have a disabled child in my household who is related to me, but I am not the parent. Will my income be used to decide how much SSI this child is
