SSI isn't just for adults.
Monthly checks can go to disabled and blind children, too.
Individuals who are 65 or older or blind or disabled. Blind means either totally blind or with very poor eyesight. Disabled means a physical or mental problem that keeps the individual from working and is expected to last at least a year or to result in death. Children as well as adults can get benefits because of being blind or disabled. When deciding if a child is disabled, Social Security looks at how his or her disability affects everyday life.