Attention RI SNAP Beneficiaries Please be aware there is currently fraudulent activity taking place in other states affecting SNAP Benefits on EBT cards. While we do not believe there is any activity of this nature currently taking place in Rhode Island, please be advised you will never be asked to sign up for instant cash benefits or be asked to provide personal information, your card number, or PIN. If you ever receive a call, email, text, or social media invitation to do so, never click any links or provide the requested information. Please know, ebtEdge will never request this type of information from you. Please remember to protect yourself by changing your PIN frequently – using a different PIN each time – or by freezing your card. If you are uncertain about or confused by a suspicious inquiry, please contact DHS and call the EBT customer service line at 1-888-979-9939 to change your PIN. You can find more information on how best to protect yourself from possible SNAP-related fraud here.
Translation Services Available If you are seeking information about DHS programs and services in a language other than English, translation services are available to you at no cost. Persons with disabilities requiring another form of communication, such as auxiliary aids for hearing and the visually impaired, can inform DHS about their needs so appropriate accommodations can be made.
Child Care DHS's Office of Child Care supports the workforce in providing families with equitable access to high-quality, safe, affordable child care. Its Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides subsidies to offset the cost of child care to families who meet income eligibility guidelines and are employed at least 20 hours a week, earning at least Rhode Island’s minimum wage, or are participating in approved training or college programs. In addition, the office is home to the RI Head Start Collaboration Office. The office also handles child care licensing and funds a variety of initiatives to continuously improve the quality of early childhood care and education while supporting programs and providers in this process. Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) & Head Start Family eligibility and how to apply for CCAP, choosing a child care provider, Head Start information, the difference between Head Start and CCAP and more. Child Care Providers Provider applications, rate charts, licensing forms, background checks, COVID-19 guidance, workforce development opportunities and provider resources CCAP for Child Care Staff Pilot Quality Initiatives Child Care Health Consultation, PDG Pathways, BrightStars, RI Early Learning and Development Standards, SUCCESS and more Research, Reports, Surveys and News PDG reports, COVID-19 Impact Survey, BrightStars Think Tank Recommendations, and child care in the news Early Learning Centers The consumer website allows families to search for providers based on age group served, setting, quality levels, financial assistance, and accreditations. Consumer Statement 2022 – English Consumer Statement 2022 – Spanish Aggregate Data Report 2022 – English Aggregate Data Report 2022 – Spanish RISES Workforce Registry Information and training related to the Rhode Island Start Early System (RISES) Workforce Registry