Social Security Office
6810 S Federal Hwy US 1
Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34952

Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Extension:
Toll Free Phone: 1-866-366-1627
Fax:
TDD Phone: 1-800-325-0778

Website: socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability

Program Description

Under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, a child from birth to age 18 or an adult child (age 18 or older) may receive monthly payments based on disability or blindness. Also, visit the website to apply for a new social security card.

Services Available Through This Program

County Offices , Developmental Delay

Hours of Operation


Closed on Federal Holidays

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

For a child birth to age 18: 1) He or she has an impairment or combination of impairments that meets the definition of disability for children; and 2) the income and resources of the parents and the child are within the allowed limits. For an adult child 18 or older: 1) He or she has an impairment or combination of impairments that meets the definition of disability for adults; and 2) The disability began before age 22; and 3) The adult child's parent worked long enough to be insured under Social Security and is receiving retirement or disability benefits or is deceased.

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	YES
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Medicare:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	NO
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

Other Useful Information

How to apply for disability benefits for a child: 1) Review the Child Disability Starter Kit at the SSI website: www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability 2) Contact Social Security to find out whether the income and resources of the parents and the child are within the allowed limits. 3) Fill out the online Child Disability Report. If you do not want to do the report on-line or you need help, you can call SSI.