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THE GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
This guide is designed to provide an overview of government assistance programs for low and moderate income families.  It describes the basic eligibility rules for the programs.

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.

 




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