FIP and TANF Facts
Changes to The Family Independence Program
Powerpoint presentation from The Poverty Institute's June informational sessions on changes to The Family Independence Program.
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.
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.
The Family Independence Program User Guide (4.07)
The Poverty Institute and RI Parents for Progress recently collaborated with the RI Department of Human Services to produce this guide to the Family Independence Program.
Facts about the Family Independence Program
The Governor’s budget includes cuts that will dismantle the Family Independence Program, RI’s cash assistance and work preparation program for families. Many misconceptions have surfaced concerning the Program, its cost, and the families it supports. In response, the Poverty Institute offers these facts.
The Problems with Full Family Sanction (3.06)
Read about the problems with imposing full family sanctions on welfare recipients who do not fully comply with work requirements.
Rhode Island is not a Welfare Magnet by Nancy Gewirtz and Linda Katz (5.04)
This op-ed dispels the myths that Rhode Island has not achieved success in welfare reform.
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