Newport Regional Family Center
Middletown, RI
272 Valley Road
Middletown, RI 02842
Rhode Island TANF & Welfare Offices
Updated August 2026
Rhode Island Works currently pays a three-person household up to $865 a month in cash assistance, with the amount adjusted downward for families who receive subsidized housing. DHS runs the program out of 6 offices across 6 cities, and applicants who'd rather not use the online Customer Portal can drop a paper application in a secure box at any regional office or call to apply by phone. Working parents don't lose the grant dollar-for-dollar as their pay increases, either — RIW lets a household keep its first $300 in monthly earnings before the cash benefit starts phasing down. A DHS employment and career advisor is assigned to help most parents build the required job-search or training plan alongside their cash assistance case.
Income limit (household of 3)
$865/month countable income for a family of three
Max benefit (household of 3)
$865/month for a family of three (reduced if the household receives subsidized housing)
Offices in Rhode Island
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How to Apply for TANF in Rhode Island
Step-by-step application instructions and what you'll need.
How Long Does TANF Take to Get Approved?
Typical approval timelines, and how to check where your application stands.
How Much Does TANF Pay? Benefit Amounts Explained
How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.
TANF Offices in Rhode Island by City
Cities with 1-2 offices show their address and hours directly below. Cities with 3 or more show a link to see every office.
Pawtucket DHS Office
Pawtucket, RI
249 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Providence DHS Office
Providence, RI
206 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Fax: 401-415-8349
Open Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Extended hours on Tues and Wed, 8:30am - 6:30pm
South County Regional Family Center
Wakefield, RI
4808 Tower Hill Road Suite G1
Wakefield, RI 02879
Warwick DHS Office
Warwick, RI
195 Buttonwoods Avenue
Warwick, RI 02886
Woonsocket DHS Office
Woonsocket, RI
800 Clinton Street 2nd Floor Suite 201
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Open Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Extended hours on Tues and Wed, 8:30am - 6:30pm
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Helpful Guides
TANF Income Limits by State
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Learn more →What Is TANF?
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