Versaci v. Department of Children & Families

Kathleen Versaci appeals a final order requiring her to repay $1,080 in benefits she received from the Department of Children and Families (Department).

When her nephew resided with her full-time, Versaci received $180 per month in cash assistance. After the child started school, he lived with his stepfather during the week and with Versaci on weekends. Versaci continued to receive cash assistance, even though the child did not live with her full-time.

Once the Department’s benefit recovery unit discovered that the child did not live full-time with Versaci, it cut off benefits, determined that…