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Family Support Services

Madeline Silva and Roth Nhar
Family Support Services Staff Madeline Silva and Roth Nhar

We know that people who seek assistance in one area often have other needs. That's why our staff is here to listen to families' concerns and provide resources and information both within the agency and in the community to help families get the support they need.  Our staff is sensitive to the difficulties individuals may be facing, and treats everyone who comes to us for assistance with dignity and respect.

 

 

The Family Support Drop-in Center

Von at her desk.Our culturally diverse staff has the capacity to provide services in major languages spoken in the community including Spanish, Portuguese, Laotian, Cambodian and Haitian. Resources and support for low income households is available throughout the year including:

  • Emergency rental and mortgage assistance
  • Food assistance (USDA food commodities, vouchers to local food pantries, links to other food resources in the community)
  • Utility assistance
  • Prescription assistance
  • Information, referral and advocacy

Location: 245 Main Street Woonsocket, RI.

Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00 – 11:30 am & 1:00 – 4:00 pm; Tuesdays 9:00 – 11:30 am & 1:00 - 3:00 pm and Thursdays 9:00 – 11:30 am & 1:00 - 6:00 pm.

Contact: For more information, call 401-766-0900.

The majority of programs are limited to low-income Woonsocket residents. The following documentation is required for all services.

  • Proof of all household income or no income, most recent FIP/food stamp statement, TDI, unemployment statement
  • Picture ID for applicant only
  • Social security cards for ALL household members
  • Proof of birth for ALL household members (birth certificates/RI Medicaid cards)
  • Current rent receipt, current lease, current mortgage statement
  • Current electric, gas/oil bills
  • Documentation of crisis (fire report, doctor’s note, etc…)

* must be a “termination notice” if applying for utility crisis help.

Click here PDF to download and print the Required Documentation list.

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“I have been impressed by the positive attitude of the staff at FRCA. They have always treated me and my family with kindness and tried to meet my needs and guide me towards the resources that could help me.”

- Family Support Services Client

Click here to read more stories from FRCA clients.

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