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General information about eligibility for public benefit programs.
Information about programs for low income families and single adults.

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Information about state and federal welfare policies.  

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Information about state and federal health care.

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Information about child care assistance in RI.

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Information about child support enforcement and collections.

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Information about food stamps and other nutrition programs.

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Information about housing assistance and programs.


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