Economic Progress Institute

The institute works to ensure the efficacy and sustanability of worker friendly work place policies such as paid family leave. Rhode island was a leader in creating one of the nation's first paid leave programs for its workers - the temporary caregiver insurance program (tci) in january 2014. We work with community organizations to ensure individuals know about program and that the administration of the program works for workers. We also worked with a coalition of organizations to provide economic policy analysis showing why paid sick leave are important, especially for lower- wage workers and workers of color, and helped explain the intersection and importance of rhode island offering both paid family leave earned sick days.

The institute educates community-based workers about the work supports that help families meet basic need through written materials, in-person training and online guides to assistance. We also collaborate with state agencies to improve the delivery of services to improve efficiency and program integrity.