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Angela Reeves

Government Benefits & Policy Writer

7 years as social services caseworker

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About Angela

Angela Reeves spent seven years as a caseworker in Maryland's Department of Social Services, helping families navigate benefit programs like SNAP, Medicaid, and energy assistance. That frontline experience taught her exactly where people get confused—and where they give up.

Angela left government work to join FundingPoint because she saw a huge gap in the information available online. Most government benefit content is either copied from official sources (which are often hard to understand) or written by people who've never actually processed an application. Her articles draw on real experience helping thousands of families access benefits they qualify for.

She's particularly focused on breaking down eligibility rules. Angela has seen too many people assume they 'make too much' for assistance when they actually qualify, or give up on applications because the paperwork is confusing. Her guides include the specific tips and workarounds she learned from processing over 3,000 applications.

Education & Credentials

  • B.S. Social Work, University of Maryland (2012)
  • Certificate in Public Administration, Johns Hopkins (2016)

Professional Experience

  • Government Benefits Writer, FundingPoint (2023-present)
  • Senior Caseworker, Maryland Department of Social Services (2016-2023)
  • Caseworker, Baltimore City DSS (2012-2016)

Recognition & Affiliations

  • Processed 3,000+ benefit applications
  • 7 years government social services experience
  • Maryland certified social services caseworker

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