My baby's father receives SSI checks. Does this mean he doesn't have to pay child support? Does this mean my child could be able to receive a check also?

About Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (http://socialsecuritydisabilityhelp.org/aboutSSI.html?gclid=CPL5mr347J0CFYdd5QodFQsfLA)

Your child must first be deemed the father's child. Did you have a DNA test done yet?

You should contact the SSI Office to proceed further.

I haven't had her yet but I will when she is born

Is the father's (if he's proven to be, as twinkiedooter pointed out) SSI his only source of income? If so, why? I believe that SSI is exempt from garnishment, though this may not apply in the case of child support. The reason I ask why SSI is his only source of income is because if you do pursue a judgment of child support against him, his ability to work (or not) due to disabilities, etc. will play a big role in determining his support obligation.