I have a child who has been disabled since birth and has never been able to work. Can they get disability benefits from Social Security?

Very possibly. If the child is under 18 and you are poor enough, the child may be able to qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) child’s disability benefits. If the child is over 18, they may qualify for SSI disability benefits without regard to the income of her parents. If his/her father or mother is drawing Social Security benefits of some type or is deceased, the child may be eligible for disabled adult child benefits.