Event Date
Apr 16, 2025
Event Location
This will be an online event via Zoom.
Event Details
Wednesday, April 16 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Let's Talk: Executive Orders, Equity, and the Future of Public Benefits in Rhode Island
The Economic Progress Institute (EPI) is joining the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) in a virtual town hall to discuss access to and protection of public benefits in the context of troubling federal actions and announcements.
Join the conversation with Divya Nair, EPI's Senior Policy Analyst for Children and Families, and Kimberly Rauch, Associate Director of Policy and Programs at DHS, will lead this online session. This online conversation will focus on immigrant access to benefits, potential federal cuts, and security and confidentiality of private information.
Public benefits are essential to meeting basic needs, providing stability, and ensuring dignity for those who rely on them.