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CRANSTON, RI – Rhode Island Department of Human Services Director Kimberly Merolla-Brito today announced the agency will be opening a new appointment-only regional ...

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CRANSTON, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced the upcoming issuance of SUN Bucks benefits for Rhode Island children for the 2024–20 ...

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CRANSTON, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced that the SNAP Connect pilot will officially launch on April 21, 2025, for Supplem ...

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RI DHS Raises Eligibility Income Limits for Child Care Assistance Program ...

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CRANSTON, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Human Services Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been the focus of card skimming f ...

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CRANSTON, RI – Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Kimberly Merolla-Brito today announced the introduction of SNAP Connect designed to enhance ...

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Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., DHS Regional Offices ...

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PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and state officials held a ceremony recognizing the 60th anniversary of White Cane Awareness Day at a State House event today in ...

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CRANSTON, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) are pleased to announce that applications for the 2024-2025 heating season will be accepte ...

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CRANSTON, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the RI Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced a permanent 20% increase to Rhode Island Works (RIW) benefits. ...

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