COVID-19 SNAP Update and New Pandemic-EBT benefits (P-EBT) for Some Families with School Age Children Monday, April 20, 2020 The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) recently granted Rhode Island the authority to issue Pandemic-EBT benefits (P-EBT) to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and non-SNAP househo ... Read article
State is Now Mandating Child Care Sites, Center and Family, to Close Monday, March 30, 2020 PROVIDENCE, R.I. - On March 29, 2020, the State announced it is now mandating, and no longer just advising, all child care providers (centers and families) to close. ... Read article
SNAP Increases and Recertification Changes to Help During COVID-19 Friday, March 27, 2020 The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) continues to do its part to serve DHS customers during the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. ... Read article
UPDATED - Child Care for RIers during COVID-19 Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the RI Department of Human Services announced three initiatives recently to help workers who may need child care during coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). ... Read article
ABAWD Waiver Changes Due to COVID-19 Monday, March 23, 2020 On March 18, 2020, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act implementing several initiatives to help mitigate the negative impact of COVID-19. ... Read article
Looking for Additional Food and Meals Friday, March 20, 2020 The RI Department of Human Services (DHS) is committed to helping its customers get the resources they need while the State responds to coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). ... Read article
DHS Measures in Response of COVID-19 Friday, March 20, 2020 CRANSTON, RI - The RI Department of Human Services (DHS) has been working to ensure we can serve our shared customers under the unusual and ever-changing time of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). ... Read article
Due to COVID-19, DHS Closing Customer Facing Lobby Operations Monday, March 16, 2020 As news about the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to develop, I want share with you the steps we are taking at the RI Department of Human Services to prepare and keep you connected to the ... Read article
Child Care Providers Advised to Close for this Week: March 16-20, 2020 Monday, March 16, 2020 In an abundance of caution, the State of RI is now advising all child care programs (both family child care and center-based providers) to close effective March 16, 2020, for the week. ... Read article
A Message from DHS Director Courtney E. Hawkins regarding DHS Measures for COVID-19 Monday, March 16, 2020 As news about the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to develop, I want to share with you the steps we are taking at the RI Department of Human Services to prepare and keep you connected to t ... Read article