Craig v. Maher

The facts necessary for the determination of this appeal from a denial of welfare assistance are not in dispute. In September, 1974, the plaintiffs, Louise Craig and her two minor children, moved to Connecticut. On October 9, 1974, the plaintiff mother applied for assistance under the aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) program. Her application was denied and the denial was upheld by a welfare department hearing officer. The plaintiffs appealed to the Court of Common Pleas under General Statutes § 17-2b which authorizes an applicant, “if aggrieved,” to obtain judicial review of a…