Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, contributions and the community you've helped us build. Your engagement has made StepTalk.org a special place and we cherish the memories and connections made here.
We would especially like to thank Aniki for volunteering to be a moderator and for caring so much.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and we wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Dawn and The StepTalk Team
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My children get SS due to the
My children get SS due to the death of their father. It ends at 18, regardless if they are in college or not.
Funny how social security ends at 18, but child support can go on ad infinitum?
Thanks. I was hoping SS would
Thanks. I was hoping SS would be able to get some extra help. But thanks again.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/survivorplan/onyourown4.htm
actually, I was slightly incorrect..... payble until the dependent is 18, or 19 if still attending secondary (high) school.
Just an aside... that link states 19 if still attending elementary school or secondary school. Be curious to see that 19 year old 5th grader....
I was adopted and when Regan
I was adopted and when Regan was in office he changed the age from 21 to 18 - so it stops when the kid is 18 - sorry no SS for you Stepson but most parents are not expected to pay for their child after 18 or graduating high school anyway - and maybe the mother had a insurance policy in place.
Sorry meant to add my father
Sorry meant to add my father was killed when I was 4 and I received SS benefits until I turned 18.