Lakeland, FL asked in Immigration Law for Florida

Q: Can I get benefits for my daughter if Im still waiting Green Card and her father had US citizenship and he passed away.

My daughter was born in the USA in March 2018 and the same month my husband passed away.She is citizen and she has ssn, but I don't have ssn and I can't work because I'm waiting my green card.Maybe she can get any help from government?

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Ana S. Mendieta
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Ana S. Mendieta
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  • Naples, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Your daughter is a U.S. citizen and may be able to apply for benefits (you can apply for her) at The Administration for Children and Families agency in the state you live in.

The Administration for Children and Families funds states, to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families.

Please go to their website for more information https://www.acf.hhs.gov

Hope all is well with you and your daughter.

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