What is the difference between private and public subsidized housing.
Private is dealt with by individuals organizations while public is governmentally subisidized
100
What are three ways volunteers can help families in need of food?
SNAP, WIC, and Food Pantries/Meal Sites
100
What are the three type of child care resources?
1. Child Care Subsidies
2. Pre-School
3. Enrichment Programs
100
Fill in the blanks: LPR are typically eligible for many of the benefits of US citizens after ________ years of residence. Everyone is eligible for ________. Undocumented families do not qualify for many government programs, but can apply on behalf of their ________.
1. Five
2. WIC
3. Children
200
Name 4 Factors to consider when looking for adult education.
List three places volunteers can refer commodities clients
1. RI Donation Exchange
2. CAPs
3. Right to Life/Mother of Life
4. Salvation Army/Thrift Stories, Craiglist/Freecycle
5. Local Churches
200
RI Works is to DHS as SSI is to _______.
Social Security Administration
200
I am a 23 year old citizens with, and I don't have children, but I make $12,000 a year. I am not disabled. Am I eligible for RIteCare?
No. Only adults with children are eligible for RIteCare.
300
What is WIA and how can clients access its resources?
The Workforce Investment Act. It offers many free and heavily subsidized job training programs. It is accessible through Network RI.
300
What three categories of shelters are listed in the Shelters Guide Document?
1. Individual/Adult Shelters
2. Family Shelters
3. Domestic Violence Shelters
300
An undocumented family immigrated to RI two years ago. Their two year old daughter was born in Providence. They family has asked you for help with food. What resources can you offer them? Give at least two options.
1. They could apply for SNAP in their daughter's name.
2. They can apply for WIC which does not have citizenship requirements.
3. Some food pantries do not have citizenship requirements.
300
What three additional benefits does a client receive after being enrolled in RI Works?
1. SNAP
2. Child Care
3. RIteCare
300
Name five classifications of US Citizenship.
Citizen, LPR, refugee, asylee, undocumented.
400
When is an employment case considered closed?
When they are either enrolled in a placement or training program.
400
What are the eligibility requirements for LIHEAP?
Income level as found online
400
What commodities resource can volunteers make referrals for?
The Rhode Island Donation Exchange
400
How many Head Start locations are in the 02907 zip code? (Clue: remember the head start locator!)
Four, according to the Head Start Locator
400
What are three health care options for undocumented immigrants?
1. Community Health Centers
2. Free Clinics
3. The Emergency Room
500
What is your strategy when a client tells you they are interested in education?
Determine end goal, determine starting point, consider situation, find specifics with SSH
500
What is the place to go for help with negotiating payment plans and tricky utilities situations?
The George Wiley Center
500
According to SSH, How many food pantries are within the 02861 zip code?
4, according to the food pantries document!
500
Susie is looking for child care options for her 6 year old son. She is a single parent working full-time as a CNA. What are some option you can offer her (at least 2)? What is not an option?
Options: Subsidy, Enrichment Programs
Not an option: Head Start
500
What program offered through RI's RIteCare are they considering cutting in the budget this year?