Social Security number
noun
: a number that is given to each citizen of the U.S. by the government and that is used for the Social Security program and for official forms and records
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Why your Social Security number stays valuable Your Social Security number cannot be replaced like a credit card.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Technically, any foster youth under the age of 18 with a valid Social Security number is eligible.
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Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
The eligible individual must have a Social Security number issued before the initial account election.
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Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Federal agencies -- by electronic databases or otherwise -- would evaluate the legal status of a child's parents first before making a determination of eligibility for citizenship and, in turn, for a Social Security number, passport and other benefits.
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Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Technically, any foster youth under the age of 18 with a valid Social Security number is eligible.
—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
The eligible individual must have a Social Security number issued before the initial account election.
—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Federal agencies -- by electronic databases or otherwise -- would evaluate the legal status of a child's parents first before making a determination of eligibility for citizenship and, in turn, for a Social Security number, passport and other benefits.
—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
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“Social Security number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Social%20Security%20number. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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