Resident of Rhode Island and catchment areas are Cranston, Scituate, Foster, and Coventry, though some programs are statewide. Eligibility varies with programs.

Multiple locations and caring staff works within our many departments to provide comprehensive, coordinated care and case management.

Family Support and Services link

• WIC
• Healthy Families America and Love that Baby
• Parents as Teachers (PAT)
• Family Care Community Partnerships (FCCP)
• RIWorks

Childcare, Early Head Start and Head Start link

Learn to Earn youth summer employment  link

See website for information on all programs.

Comprehensive Community Action Program is a private, nonprofit community action agency formed under the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act.

CCAP is one of Rhode Island's largest organizations dedicated solely to fighting the war on poverty. Our professional staff provides a wide spectrum of services designed to help those in immediate need and empower anyone desiring to become more self-sufficient.
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Ages 14-24

• Work Readiness
• GED Classes
• Financial Literacy Program
• Earn to Learn
• Paid Work Experience Program
• Case Management

CCAP’s Employment, Training, and Education Programs assist the youth of Rhode Island ages 14 – 24 through free education, training programs, Work Readiness and Job Placement assistance. We provide a full range of services to youth enrolled in school and out of school. All enrollees are connected with a case manager to assist them in their education or employment goals throughout the program. Cash incentives and bus tickets are given to those who qualify.

Ages 14 to 24

Satellite Office:  One-Stop Career Center – Providence,  netWORKri, One Reservoir Ave., Providence, RI 02905 – 401.480.8984

• Basic Needs including food pantry
• Financial Education
• Youth Leadership

The mission of SVDP Rhode Island is to be an inclusive community that fosters personal transformation through friendship with and comprehensive service to those in need.

We envision a world in which faith, hope, and love transform communities and lives, and our service to those in need nurtures a just society for all.

Do you know you can work while receiving SSI/SSDI disability benefits?

Yes, it is true! If you receive disability benefits and want to work, program rules known as “work incentives” make it possible. You can learn about work incentives from various publications published by the Social Security Administration (SSA), by attending a public information session, and/or by connecting with a Certified Work Incentives Benefits Specialist. To learn more visit the Work Incentive Information webpage [w3.ric.edu] of the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, RI College.

Provides helpful resources and information to wage earners, their families, the media, employers and anyone concerned about disability and the personal and financial impact it can have.

Free credit reports available to everyone yearly.

• Credit Reporting Agencies

Senior citizens and individuals with disabilities who receive pensions or social security income.

Provides legal representation for the purpose of communicating with debt collectors. Collection calls and letters go to the main office. If tax debt or student loans are an issue, will work with government agencies to achieve zero payment programs or uncollectible status. No eligible person is turned away.

Provides services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that children with disabilities are given full access to quality education, support, and resources.

Services Include:

• Early Intervention
• Early Childhood Education
• Make the First Five Count Childhood Development Screening Tool
• Nationwide Directory for Inclusive Child Care Programs
• Camping and Recreation Programs
• Family Support and Resources
• Transportation Assistance and Support
• Employment and Training
• Financial Capability and Homebuying

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Provides 24/7 hotline with housing counselors to help individuals avoid foreclosure and stay current on mortgage payments. Can act as a liaison with your lender, provide information, offer professional guidance, identify options, and connect you to additional resources.

Provides financial assistance hotlines for families.

Services Include:

• Rehab Helpline for Drugs and Alcohol (877) 467-4825
• Tax Relief Helpline (888) 452-7841
• Private Student Loan Relief Helpline (888) 669-1064
• Debt Relief Helpline  (888) 790-1337
• Free Bankruptcy Advice Hotline (888) 734-2585

For additional toll free helplines, click here.

Provides financial services solutions to people with disabilities and people in recovery.

Services Include:

• Guardianship Assistance
• Personal Finances Administration
• Representative Payee Services