Youth & Parents

See what makes the biggest difference for young people.

Thinking about work?

See how working and staying in school can help you.

Try the School and Work Estimator

Young People and Benefits

Make education and work the main goals.

Benefits for Young People

Find out how benefits support young people who work.

Start Planning Now

Learn about new challenges and opportunities as you become an adult.

Getting a Higher Education

Learn about education options, your rights, ways to pay for school, and more.

Finding a Job

Get ideas on how to find work.

Working

Things you should know about working with a disability.

Eric Goes to College

Eric went to college, started getting SSI, and got his first job.

Parent Focus

Work makes life better. See how you can help your child get started.

Parent Focus: Four Ways Benefits Support Work

Learn how benefits and a job can work together for your child.

Parent Focus: Work is Possible

A disability shouldn't stop your child from working.

Parent Focus: Making Work Part of the Plan

Get your child on track for work.

Parent Focus: Turning 18

How benefits change when your child becomes an adult.

Parent Focus: Managing Benefits

Make sure your child knows how to keep benefits up-to-date.

See how work and benefits go together

You can make work a part of your plan.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

SSI and Adult Public Assistance (APA) give cash benefits to people with disabilities and seniors who have low income and low resources.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

SSDI gives cash benefits to people who worked and paid Social Security taxes before their disabilities limited their ability to work.

Finding the Right Health Coverage For You

Explore the best health coverage options for you with this interactive tool.

All Programs

SSI and Youth Who Work

Watch a video to see what happens to SSI when young people go to work.

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