Your daughter is eligible for survivors benefits from Social Security. How much you get I think depends on how much your DH made over his life. But both of you should claim benefits. You need to do this soon. It takes a little time to get set up on it, but it back dates to when you apply. This way your husband can still help you raise your daughter financially. This is how the woman next door has been able to continue raising her young boys after their daddy was killed by a useless meth head a couple of years ago. I know it's one more thing to do it is still important to do this, but once you know you have a fairly secure income you can start to catch your breath again.
