References & Resources

A curated library of guides, tools, and templates practitioners can use to navigate disability benefits, health coverage, and income supports.

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  • Article Sample SOAR Application Packet - Child

    Here are examples of completed SSA and SOAR Forms using information from a fictitious SSI child applicant.

    Focus
    Age: Children
    Topic
    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals, SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
    Language
    English
  • Article SOAR Tools and Worksheets - Child SSI Applications

    These are the tools and worksheets that can help you in the Child SSI Application process.

    Focus
    Age: Children, Youth
    Topic
    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals, SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
    Language
    English
  • Article Standard SOAR Process for Completing Child SSI Applications

    After completing the SOAR Income+ Course: Child Curriculum, case workers assisting child SSI applicants should complete the following steps as part of a standard SOAR workflow. In many states and communities, there is an established SOAR Process(i) for the submission and processing of SOAR-assisted SSI applications. In other areas, the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Disability...

    Focus
    Age: Children, Youth, Transition-Age Youth
    Topic
    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals, SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
    Language
    English
  • Article SOAR for Children who have HIV/AIDS

    Children who have HIV/AIDS often have multiple disabling conditions, such as serious mental illnesses, cognitive disorders, and other chronic physical health conditions. SSA disability benefits provide income and health insurance, making it possible for many to gain access to housing, treatment and other supports.

    Focus
    Age: Children, Youth
    Topic
    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals, SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
    Language
    English
  • Article Child SSI: Spotlight on Applicants in Foster Care

    Here are some frequently asked questions about obtaining SSI benefits for children in foster care.

    Focus
    Age: Children, Youth
    Topic
    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals, SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
    Language
    English