reliance on such resources as

reliance on such resources as private insurance, employer pension plans, personal savings and investments, social security, etc., to provide for his family.

Most people are aware of what their private insurance, company pension plans, etc., will provide because they were participants in preparing their insurance program, or had been acquainted I with this company pension plans through employee handbooks and employee orientation. Many people, however, may not be 'acquainted with the important role of benefits provided to the ! family, children in particular, by j social security.

In the event of the disablement, death, or retirement of a mother I or father, social security will 'provide monthly benefits to unmarried children under 18, or

I between 18 and 22 if they are full-time students, and unmarried j children 18 or over who were 'severely disabled before they reached 18 and who continue to be disabled.

Hiese benefits are sutstantial too. For an example, the father ;of two young children was killed i in an accident. He has had average i earnings of $454 a month covered | by social security. His widow and 'children will receive $354 each month in social security benefits. [By the time the oldest child I reaches 18, this family will have I received more than $55,000 in benefits. This example demonstrates how social security assists in alleviating the family’s financial burden — helps to keep the family together — aids the children to complete their education and provides disabled children, including those who are severely mentally retarded, with a lifetime income.

For more information on children’s benefits under social security, Mrs. Daly suggests that people contact the local social security office and request the booklet, “Social Security for Young Families.” Mailing address is 20 S. Cameron St., Winchester, Va. Telephone number is 667-1511.