The Children’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Project is a Project in which volunteer attorneys assist low-income children to secure disability benefits.

If you feel your child is eligible to receive SSI or if you have applied for SSI on behalf of your child and your child has been denied benefits, you may contact the Centralized Intake Unit of South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. at (800) 496-4570 to be screened for eligibility during intake hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

At the initial review, we will decide if you are financially eligible. An intake staff member will obtain information about your income, family size, assets, and the matter for which you are seeking help. All information you provide SJLS remains confidential.

If you are financially eligible, we then decide whether your case is one for which we can provide representation based on our established priorities. If the case is one which we cannot handle, we will attempt to refer you to an organization which will provide assistance. If your case is one that we usually handle, but because of limited resources we are unable to handle at present, we will try to find other legal representation for you.

Last Updated: 09/13/23