Improving Economic Security And Opportunity For Single Mother Households in Rhode Island
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2013
Level
City or Town
State(s)
Rhode Island
Policy Areas
Children & Families, Civil Rights, Community Development, Economic Justice
This report examines how Rhode Island can improve economic assistance and workforce opportunities for single mothers by improving the "Rhode Island Works" cash assistance program, expanding the state childcare assistance program, increasing the minimum wage, increasing the earned income tax credit, and reducing RIte Care premiums for families.