Family Independence Program (FIP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

RHODE ISLAND WORKS: Changes to Rhode Island's Welfare Program
•  Changes to the Family Independence Program Powerpoint Presentation
•  Information for Timed Off Parents on the New Time Limits
•  Summary of the New Provisions to the Rhode Island Works Program

REPORTS
•  Fact Sheet:  How the "Families Work" approach to welfare compares to current law and the Governor's proposed "Work First" approach
•  "Families Work" - A proposal to make welfare work better for families
•  Analysis of the Governor's Proposed Changes to the Family Independence Program
•  Family Independence Program Overview
•  Family Independence Program Annual Report

FACT SHEETS
•  Summary of State Welfare Time Limits
•  The Family Independence Program User Guide
•  Facts about the Family Independence Program
•  The Problems with Full Family Sanction
•  Rhode Island is not a Welfare Magnet (by Nancy Gewirtz and Linda Katz)

TESTIMONY
•  Testimony on Article 16 of the FY09 Budget - Related to the Family Independence Program, Linda Katz
•  Testimony on Article 16 - Liz Schott, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
• Poverty Institute Comments on Regulatory Changes to the Family Independence Program
•  Summary of Advocates Bill to Improve the Family Independence Program 
•  Testimony on Article 25,40 and 32
•  Comments on DHS Reporting Requirements
•  Comments on DHS Front End Detection

• Eligibility
• FIP and TANF
• Medicaid
• Child Care
• Child Support
• Food and Nutrition Programs
• Housing