Retirement Soon 0 Posted October 17, 2018 I'm currently raising my two grandchildren, ages 5 & 9. If I file for SS benefits, are they eligible to receive a check? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devin Carroll 1 Posted October 17, 2018 It's possible. If the grandchild is a dependent and either of the following are correct: 1) Both parents are disabled or deceased 2) You have legally adopted the grandchild I wrote about this in the article linked here --> https://socialsecurityintelligence.com/social-security-benefits-for-grandchildren/ . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites