RI Works Program (Formerly FIP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
For information about eligibility for Rhode Island Works Cash Assistance please visit our Guide to Government Assistance Programs.
MEDIA: Safety net wears thin for Rhode Islanders hitting 24-month welfare limit (Providence Journal, Front Page, 7.10.10)
“The termination of the families because of the 24-month time limit highlights the deep flaws in the design and implementation of the Rhode Island Works program,” said Linda Katz, policy director for The Poverty Institute."
FACT SHEET: The Rhode Island Works Program: Failing Children and Families (4.10)
An overview of how changes to Rhode Island's cash assistance program over the past few years have dramatically impacted local children and families.
MEDIA: In a Tough Economy, Old Limits on Welfare (New York Times 4.11.10)
Rhode Island has the nation’s third-highest unemployment rate, but the welfare rolls here continue to decline because of the time limits and stringent work requirements.
FORM: Department of Human Services C1B Form
PRESENTATION: The New Rhode Island Works Program (11.08)
Public training on the RI Works Program, which replaces the Family Independence Program (FIP)
FACT SHEET: Key Provisions of the Rhode Island Works Program (6.08)
The House of Representatives passed a state budget that drastically transformed Rhode Island's welfare program (the Family Independence Program) and replaces it with the "Rhode Island Works Program." One of out five people - most of them children - receiving cash assistance will lsoe their benefits in the coming months. This two -page summary outlines the new provisions including changes to the time limit for cash assistance, sanction policies, and eligibility rules.
FACT SHEET: Summary Of State Welfare Time Limits (11.07)
There is a great deal of confusion regarding how long states allow residents to receive cash assistance. Contrary to popular belief, Rhode Island's time limits are not longer than most other states.