Press Releases

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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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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