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Hilary.....Call your state senator/congressman for help...call AARP legal for advice and there is a website Seniorlaw.com ... it has links to other sites like elderlaw attorneys (all states), resources and a senior's legal hotline in 15 statesm, and attorneys, ... the main site links to social security/disability/federal and state agencies and contacts, etc....don't let the first page throw you as it's New York-based ...keep plugging along the other areas for the contacts.....there is also a consumer agency (but I don't have the #) for those with disabilities... they help in whatever way you need help....maybe somebody else has the # for you...good luck..Joan -----Original Message----- From: Hilary Blue <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 1:20 PM Subject: very definitely pd related >I have just had devasteing news. > >I NO LONGER QUALIFY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY ! >(bereavement benefits) > >Although Jessi is back home, and I have to feed her, and clothe her and pay >all her upkeep, she is still legally in the custody of the Foster Care Dept, >until they decide I have passed their scrutiny and their tests and get the >judge to declare me in custody. > >So I no longer have any children in my legal custody, and as a simple widow, >no longer qualify for any sort of payment. > >THE COUNTY GETS IT ALL. > >.My hsuband worked , and paid his taxes, and now as his widow, I get NOTHING! > >How am I supposed to pay for food to feed the daugter they so graciously gave >back to me? > >And why didnt I get any notification or warning in advance? I just called >today to find out why my check was late - and was told > > "you're not entitled to a payment" !!!!!!!!! > > >Yours in shock >Hilary Blue >