Norman v. McMahon

Opinion

WHITE, P.

In this action we consider whether needy and dependent children may receive foster care benefits when they reside with a former stepparent. We conclude they are entitled to such benefits under the state foster care program, and reverse the judgment accordingly.

Facts

The underlying facts are not disputed. Appellant Laverne Norman was married to Jeffery Montgomery. In 1981, Jeffery’s two daughters by a former wife, Tina and Julie, were removed from their mother’s home by the juvenile court and placed with their father and appellant. In 1984, the marriage between appellant and…