If eligible, the child must have, or must have applied for, a Social Security number. See 1511 Applying for Foster Care Assistance for guidance on obtaining a Social Security number for a child who has never been issued a number by the Social Security Administration. Social Security numbers are obtained for all children except undocumented children. Once undocumented children receive their Legal Permanent Residency, a Social Security number is obtained for them.
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