Governor McKee, DHS Announce $26 Million in LIHEAP Grants to be Available to RIers Monday, September 30, 2024 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 ... Read article
Rhode Island Works Families See Increase in Benefits from the FY 2025 State Budget Wednesday, September 04, 2024 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. ... Read article
DHS Recognizes SNAP Outreach Community Partners Tuesday, July 09, 2024 The Rhode Island Department of Human Services recently recognized a number of community-based organizations for their partnership in helping Rhode Islanders learn about the availability, applicatio ... Read article
Governor McKee, DHS Announce Additional Food Benefits (SUN Bucks) for Eligible Children this Summer Monday, June 17, 2024 Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) announced today that the State is issui ... Read article
RI Head Start Programs & RI Pre-K Lottery Accepting Applications for Upcoming School Year Monday, June 10, 2024 The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) would like to remind pregnant women and families with children ages birth to age five that Head Start programs are accepting applications f ... Read article
DHS Launches Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry Monday, February 05, 2024 The Department of Human Services (DHS) announced the launch of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Workforce Registry, the first component of the Rhode Island Start Early System (RISES) to go live. ... Read article
Rhode Island Launches SNAP Eat Well, Be Well Pilot Rewards Program with Retail Partners Stop & Shop and Walmart Tuesday, January 23, 2024 The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) today launched the statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Eat Well, Be Well Pilot Rewards Program, in partnership with retail ... Read article
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