Phipps v. Iowa Department of Human Services

HARRIS, Justice.

The question involves petitioner’s benefits under the aid to families with dependent children program (AFDC). She challenges an agency ruling, affirmed on judicial review by the district court, which disqualified her household from benefits. We find the statute in question was misinterpreted by the agency and the district court. Hence we reverse and remand for entry of judgment restoring benefits.

The petitioner has four minor children. Three of the children were bom of a marriage which ended about fourteen years ago. The fourth, Gregg, is the son of Roscoe Phipps, with whom…