§ 40-5.2-28. Rules and regulations. The director of the department of human services shall, pursuant to chapter 35 of title 42, promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Any reference to the department’s rulemaking process is pursuant to this section. History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 16, § […]
§ 40-5.2-29. Noncustodial parents — Employment obligations. Any noncustodial parent who is required by order of the family court to pay support to any family receiving assistance of any kind under this chapter, and who is unemployed and, in whole or in part as a result of the unemployment, has failed to comply with all […]
§ 40-5.2-3. Legislative intent. (a) It is the intent of the general assembly: (1) To fundamentally change the public assistance program formerly known as the family independence program in order to provide temporary financial assistance to eligible families with children while requiring the entry or reentry of the adult members of the family into the […]
§ 40-5.2-30. Fraudulently obtaining assistance. Any person who, by any fraudulent device, obtains or attempts to obtain public assistance pursuant to this chapter to which he or she is not entitled, or who willfully fails to report income or resources as provided in this chapter, shall be guilty of larceny and, upon conviction thereof, shall […]
§ 40-5.2-31. Authorization to pay assistance. Authorization to pay all forms of assistance specified in this chapter shall be made by representatives of the department and the state controller is hereby authorized to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for payments upon receipt by him or her of proper vouchers approved by […]
§ 40-5.2-32. Cashing of assistance checks. (a) For purposes of this section, the term “banking institution” shall mean: (1) Any state or federally chartered bank, savings bank, loan and investment bank, or credit union located within this state; and (2) Any currency-exchange specialist located within this state and enrolled with the department of human services […]
§ 40-5.2-33. Child clothing allowance. One month each year, each child who lives in a family receiving cash assistance under this chapter in that month shall be given a supplementary payment of no less than one hundred dollars ($100) for the purchase of clothing in accordance with Title IV-A of the Social Security Act, 42 […]
§ 40-5.2-34. Screening for domestic violence — Waiver of program requirements. (a) The department shall: (1) Screen and identify individuals with a history of domestic violence applying for or receiving assistance while maintaining the confidentiality of such individuals; (2) Refer these individuals to counseling and supportive services; and (3) Waive, pursuant to a determination of […]
§ 40-5.2-35. Child support pass-through. For any month in which a noncustodial parent makes a child support payment in the month when due and the support is collected by the department of human services, for a child or children receiving cash assistance pursuant to this chapter, the first fifty dollars ($50.00) of the child support […]
§ 40-5.2-36. Appropriation of funds. The general assembly shall annually appropriate sums as it may deem necessary for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this chapter; and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of these sums, or so […]
§ 40-5.2-37. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this chapter are declared […]
§ 40-5.2-38. Application and effect of this chapter on applicants and recipients. (a) All provisions of this chapter, with the exception of subsection (b), shall be effective and apply to all applicants and recipients on or after July 1, 2008. (b) For all current recipients as of July 1, 2008, who have received cash assistance, […]
§ 40-5.2-39. References to the family independence program. Any references in the Rhode Island general laws to the family independence act, family independence program, or family independence program cash assistance or benefits shall be deemed to be applicable and shall be effective in accordance with the Rhode Island works program outlined in this chapter. History […]
§ 40-5.2-4. Collaboration between the department of human services and the department of labor and training. Promoting economic independence through the Rhode Island works program. (a) The department of human services, through the Rhode Island works program, in collaboration with the department of labor and training, shall promote economic independence and help maintain and strengthen […]
§ 40-5.2-5. Rhode Island works — Promotion of work. The department of human services and the department of labor and training shall promote work by: (1) Providing assessments, intensive employment services, support services, and transitional cash assistance with the expectation that participants in the works program move quickly towards employment. (2) Developing stronger employment skills […]
§ 40-5.2-6. Goals. The Rhode Island works program shall strive to: (1) Eliminate or reduce the harmful effects of poverty on families and children by fostering employment and opportunity as a means to economic independence; (2) Assist participants to gain employment as rapidly as possible, giving due consideration to individual circumstances, labor market conditions, the […]
§ 40-5.2-7. Work participation rates. (a) The director of the department of human services and the director of the department of labor and training, to the extent that federal/Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) funds are made available, shall commit their department resources and focused efforts to meet the federal TANF work participation rate requirements. […]
§ 40-5.2-8. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms having the meanings set forth herein, unless the context in which such terms are used clearly indicates to the contrary: (1) “Applicant” means a person who has filed a written application for assistance for herself or himself and her or his dependent child(ren). An […]
§ 40-5.2-9. The Rhode Island works program — General eligibility requirements. (a) All families who wish to make application to the department of human services for assistance under this chapter shall have the opportunity to do so. (b) Cash assistance shall be provided to eligible needy families only with dependent children who meet all the […]
