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General information about eligibility for public benefit programs.
Information about programs for low income families and single adults.

RI WORKS PROGRAM (cash assistance, formerly the Family Independence Program) 
Information about state and federal welfare policies.  

MEDICAID and RIte CARE
Information about state and federal health care.

CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE
Information about child care assistance in RI.

CHILD SUPPORT
Information about child support enforcement and collections.

FOOD and NUTRITION PROGRAMS
Information about food stamps and other nutrition programs.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Information about housing assistance and programs.


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