Social Security number for foster child

You should be able to go the social security office to get the number (not a card). They'll give you a print out saying this social security number belongs to this child. Usually you need three forms of ID for the child proving age, identity and citizenship. Something like that. A shot record, your placement agreement, and a medicaid card should work. Bring whatever else you have just in case. A letter from your social worker on official letterhead stating that you have permission and listing all her contact info might be helpful too. You can find the closest location here: [url]https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp[/url]