If your spouse or parent abused you, you may be able to get benefits without counting your sponsor's income. I don't have legal papers, but I had an accident and had to go to the emergency room. I don't have legal papers, but I was married to a U.S. citizen. I left him because he abused me and our child. If you do, you may be able to get benefits like other immigrants.
Children born in the U.S. are U.S. citizens.
They can get Food Stamps, SSI and Medical Assistance just like any other U.S. citizen. I came to the U.S. as an immigrant, but then I became a U.S. citizen. If you are not a U.S. citizen yet, but become one later, you will be able to get benefits at that time. You can apply for citizenship if you've lived in the U.S. legally for five years. If you are married to a U.S. citizen, you can apply for citizenship after three years.