Investor Presentaiton
DHS Cash Programs
The Rhode Island Works and General Public Assistance (GPA-Bridge) monthly cash payments and case
management provides support to very low-income families and adults.
RI Works
Rhode Island's implementation of the federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) provides cash assistance and
social services supports to put low-income Rhode Island families with children on a path to job security.
RI Works eligibility: Because it is a federal block grant program, most eligibility rules are determined by state
statute.
Eligible applicants have:
*Very low-income (~50% federal poverty level (FPL))
*Minor aged children
Very low resources ($1,000)
* a 48-month lifetime time limit
RI Works 2021 Highlights
* Monthly benefit amounts increased in 2021 for the first time in 30+ years (household of 3 benefit $554 - $721 monthly)
* Annual $100 clothing allowance given for all children, not just school aged.
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