Sutton v. Missouri Department of Social Services

FLANIGAN, Judge.

In May 1984 respondent Patricia S. Sutton began receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), § 208.040,1 et. seq., on behalf of a four-person “assistance group” or “filing unit,” consisting of respondent herself and her three daughters, Charissa, 9, Kimberly, 6, and Angela, 1, all living in the same home. Angela is a half-sister of Charissa and Kimberly.

On September 29, 1985, Angela's father died and, by reason of and upon his death, Angela began receiving a monthly insurance benefit of $377.10 under 42 U.S.C. § 402(d). This benefit increased to $388.70 in…