No. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is excludable from gross income. However, for purposes of claiming a dependency exemption, you have to take government benefits into account in determining support. You can claim an exemption for a qualifying child, such as yours, as long as the child does not provide more than half of his or her own support. Government benefits, such as SSI, are treated as provided by a third party (the government) to the dependent.
Interest on debt used to carry investments, but not including interest expense from a passive activity. Deductions are limited to net investment income.