Rhode Island Works

Rhode Island Works Update

Important changes are coming to Rhode Island Works. Please refer to your specific Benefit Decision Notices for information specific to your case. Additional information is available in this public information notice.

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RI Works is a financial and employment assistance program for parents and families with little to no income who have children high school age or younger.

It gives individualized and family supportive services, job readiness, preparation and placement, employment or vocational training and retention services. Recipients can also receive child care, transportation and educational services towards the goal of improved long-term stabilization.

Kinship guardians (i.e. a grandparent raising their grandchildren) can also apply for RI Works to support the children that they are legally responsible for.