Pastoral Care for Healthcare Facilities.

End-of-Life: A Catholic Health Care Directive.

End of Life Issues: The Catholic Perspective.

Find Help: Life and Family Ministry (Respect Life).

The Rhode Island Catholic (our diocesan newspaper).

Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

Extract: Policy and Procedure in Cases of Sexual Misconduct.

Common Misconception and Facts: Sex Abuse and the Catholic Church.

Diocesan Child Protection and Outreach Policy.

Saints Peter and Paul Mausoleum at St.

The Diocesan Response to the Abuse Crisis.

Photo Albums - from the RI Catholic newspaper.

Photo Albums - from our diocesan ministries.

Take Action Now: USCCB/National Action Alerts.

Most Reverend Michael James Dempsey, O.P., D.D.

Benefits are made available on the first day of every month. EBT cards can be used to buy groceries at authorized food stores and retailers. Benefits are automatically loaded into the account each month. SNAP benefits are provided through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which works like a debit card. Non-Citizen Eligibility – English Non-Citizen Eligibility – Spanish Immigrants with LPR status may be eligible for SNAP. An immigrant will not be deported, denied entry to the U.S., or denied permanent status because their family receives SNAP. Applying for SNAP benefits will not affect any future application for Legal Permanent Residency (LPR) for citizenship. Immigrants who have come to the United States as a refugee or asylee may be eligible for SNAP benefits.

Appealing a SNAP Decision – English Appealing a SNAP Decision – Spanish If the child is a LPR or a citizen, their parent can apply for them. Children of immigrants can get SNAP even if their parents are not eligible. Applying for SNAP benefits does not affect any future application for Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) status or citizenship. Undocumented individuals or Visa holders are NOT eligible for SNAP (but their children may be). What Happens After I Apply for SNAP – English What Happens After I Apply for SNAP – Spanish Application for SNAP Benefits can be completed or downloaded here. -OR- check out our calendar above and come see us at a pantry for assistance.Įverything You Need to Apply for SNAP – English Everything You Need to Apply for SNAP – Spanish.Currently, lobbies are closed for safety due to COVID-19. Applications are accepted online, by paper, by phone, or in person when DHS opens its lobbies.Guidelines for the Homeless and Members of the Disabled Community – English Guidelines for Homeless and Members of the Disabled Community – Spanish Guidelines for Individuals and Families – English Guidelines for Individuals and Families – SpanishĬheck out these special guidelines for the homeless and members of the disabled community, available in English and Spanish. Resources of people who receive Rhode Island Works (RIW).

Resources of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).However, certain resources are NOT counted when determining eligibility for SNAP: SNAP for Homeless Individuals and Families – Englishįor most households there is no resource test. For seniors/disabled with household income over 200% FPL there is a resource test of $3,750 in the bank account/stocks/bonds resources. Getting SNAP benefits does not require a permanent address. This includes individuals or families who are temporarily staying in a shelter, motel or someone else’s home for less than 90 days. A person is homeless if they “lack a fixed and regular nighttime residence”. Or it can be mailed to the shelter where the person lives. SNAP Medical Deductions – English SNAP Medical Deductions -Spanishįor people who don’t have a permanent address, they may still qualify for SNAP and may use the address of an authorized representative as a place to receive mail from SNAP. If you are age 60 or over, or disabled, your medical expenses can be deducted from your income, and may increase your SNAP benefits.Ĭheck out our SNAP Medical Deduction Guides, available in English and Spanish. SNAP for Seniors – English SNAP for Seniors-Spanish SNAP for Families with Children – English SNAP for Families with Children – Spanishįor seniors (aged 60 and older), eligibility and benefits depend on income and expenses. For seniors/disabled with household income over 200% FPL there is a resource test. Individuals, couples, and families may qualify if their income is less than 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Number of people living in the household.

Households must meet certain requirements to be eligible for SNAP and receive benefits. Eligibility and benefit amounts are based on:

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