For over 20 years, Rhode Island Works (RIW) has provided cash assistance and job search services as part of the state’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. TANF assists approximately 10,500 low-income individuals in accessing necessities like food, shelter, and medical care, and RIW complements this service by providing qualifying caregivers with financial and employment assistance to enter the workforce.
The Government Performance Lab (GPL) provided pro bono technical assistance to help Rhode Island Department of Human Services improve self-sufficiency outcomes for low-income families by redesigning the array of supportive employment services and strengthening program management.