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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. RHODE 7 ISLAND
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