§ 40-1-12. “Displaced homemaker” defined.
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, “displaced homemaker” means a person who:
(1) Worked in the home for a substantial number of years providing unpaid household services for family members;
(2) Who is not gainfully employed;
(3) Has or would have difficulty in securing employment; and
(4) Was dependent on the income of another family member but is no longer supported by the income, or was dependent on assistance from the state or federal government but is no longer eligible for assistance for reasons other than willful failure to comply with rules and regulations.
History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 61, § 11.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 40-1 - Department of Human Services
Section 40-1-1. - Advisory council — Appointment of members.
Section 40-1-2. - Functions of advisory council.
Section 40-1-3. - Advisory committees to agencies within department.
Section 40-1-4. - Organization of department.
Section 40-1-4.1. - Name change.
Section 40-1-5. - Reorganizations within department.
Section 40-1-6. - Officers required to be veterans.
Section 40-1-7. - Offices of department.
Section 40-1-8. - Appointment of employees.
Section 40-1-9. - Adaptive telephone equipment loan program fund.
Section 40-1-10. - Transfer of functions from the department of community affairs.
Section 40-1-11. - Displaced homemakers center.
Section 40-1-12. - “Displaced homemaker” defined.
Section 40-1-13. - Duties of director and center staff.
Section 40-1-14. - Powers and scope of activities.
Section 40-1-15. - Reimbursement to health center.