You do not have to enter anything about the Social Security your grandchild is receiving. Someday if she has any other income from another source then she can file a return and will have to include the SS on her own return. You can claim your grandchild as a dependent and receive the child-related credits.
To claim a grandchild as your dependent
When you enter the child’s name in Personal Info, you will be asked “What’s your relationship to [child’s name]?”
Choose “another person”
a drop down menu will appear that lets you choose grandchild
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