Governor McKee Highlights 2023 Rhode Island Department of Human Services Accomplishments: Expanding Access, Opportunities for Rhode Island Beneficiaries Thursday, December 28, 2023 Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) today highlighted a number of key priorities and successes accomplished throughout the year. ... Read article
Loss of Food Reminder for SNAP Customers Tuesday, December 19, 2023 As the state recovers from the latest storm, the Department of Human Services (DHS) would like to remind those we serve that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers may seek and ... Read article
McKee Administration Announces Opening of DHS Regional Office in Providence Monday, December 18, 2023 Today the McKee Administration’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services announced the opening of an additional DHS regional office located at 125 Holden St., in Providence. ... Read article
DHS to Issue Additional Pandemic-Related Cash Payment to Eligible RIW Households Tuesday, December 05, 2023 This week, the RI Department of Human Services (DHS) will be disbursing an additional benefit amount of $45 for each eligible child who previously received Rhode Island Work ... Read article
Governor McKee, DHS Announce Opening of Document Scanning Center in Pawtucket Thursday, October 19, 2023 Español abajo português abaixo ... Read article
SNAP Income and Benefit Changes Happening on Oct. 1, 2023 Monday, September 25, 2023 At the beginning of every federal fiscal year, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS) adjusts maximum Supplemental Nutriti ... Read article
Loss of Food Reminder for SNAP Customers Friday, September 15, 2023 Rhode Island’s weather can certainly be unpredictable. ... Read article
Governor McKee, DHS Announce CCAP for Child Care Staff Pilot Thursday, August 24, 2023 Governor Dan McKee and Department of Human Services Director Kimberly Merolla-Brito today announced the launch of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for Child Care Staff pil ... Read article
RI Head Start Programs Accepting Applications for Upcoming School Year Thursday, July 27, 2023 The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Rhode Island Head Start Association (RIHSA) would like to remind pregnant women and families with children ages b ... Read article
DHS Approved to Issue Summer P-EBT Benefits to Eligible School-Age Children Tuesday, May 09, 2023 CRANSTON – The RI Department of Human Services (DHS) has received approval to issue Summer P-EBT benefits to eligible children this summer. ... Read article