The Poverty Institute works to develop and promote policies to improve the economic security of low- and modest- income Rhode Islanders and ensure that tax and budget policies are equitable and adequate to fund vital public services.
SUMMARY: Governor Carcieri's FY2011 Budget Proposals Impacting Human Service Programs (February 2010) Interested in finding out how the Governor's proposed FY2011 budget impacts Health and Human Services Agencies like DCYF, MHRH and the Department of Health? The Poverty Institute has developed a summary of the major proposals that affect the services provided by the five Health and Human Services agencies.