Montgomery v. Iowa Department of Social Services

UHLENHOPP, Justice.

The problem in this case relates to consideration of restricted funds in connection with aid to dependent children (ADC).

During the period in question, Mrs. Effie Montgomery lived with her six minor children. She received ADC. Her own earnings amounted to $305.25 per month (all figures are monthly). Her son Anthony was entitled to $126.40 social security benefits based on earnings of his deceased father. Mrs. Montgomery received those social security benefits as Anthony’s representative payee. Anthony’s basic needs were $62.

A hearing was held by the Iowa Department of…