Wohlgemuth v. Soto

Opinion by

Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

This is an appeal from a decision of the Department of Public Welfare (Department) affirming an order of the Berks County Board of Assistance (Board) reducing Ana Morales Soto’s (Appellant) Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) grant. We affirm.

Appellant and her nine year old grandson, Nelson Soto, constitute an assistance unit. Reuben Soto, who is not the father of Nelson, is Appellant’s son, lives in the household but is not included in the assistance unit. Reuben is employed, and has a gross monthly income of $425.00.1

Appellant has been receiving an…