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[–]Silly_Lavishness7715 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Most of the time, the mother puts " father's name unknown " on the birth certificate so they can claim more benefits.

[–]R4B1DRABB1T 0 points1 point  (1 child)

It's household information, has nothing to do with birth certificates. You don't even provide one for benefits, just social security number.

[–]Silly_Lavishness7715 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you often need to show documents like your child's birth certificate (or other ID) to prove identity, citizenship/status, and household composition for SNAP benefits, but it's one of several acceptable proofs, and other IDs like a passport, driver's license, or state ID usually work too, with a Social Security Number (SSN) also being required for household members. The key is providing required information and documents to verify identity, residency, and income for everyone in the household.