Warwick Office Update Due to facility maintenance, the DHS regional office at 195 Buttonwoods Ave., Warwick, will only be open for document drop-offs until further notice. All planned appointments and customer interviews at the Warwick office have been rescheduled for other times, locations, or over the phone. The Customer Portal (healthyrhode.ri.gov), the mobile app, the Call Center (1-855-697-4347), and other regional offices remain available.
SUN Bucks Update Families who received SUN Bucks benefits for their eligible school-age child on July 1, 2024 have until October 30 to use the benefits on their EBT or SUN Bucks card(s). These benefits were issued over the summer, automatically with some exceptions, to eligible school-age children who would have received free or reduced priced lunch during the regular school year. These extra benefits will be removed from cards if they are not used by October 30. Additional information about SUN Bucks is available online here: https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/supplemental-nutrition-10
Interpretation Services Available If you are seeking information about DHS programs and services in a language other than English, please be advised that interpretation services and/or interpreters 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.
Office of Child Care As a division of the Rhode Island Department of Human Services, the 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 low income families who meet income guidelines and are working a minimum of 20 hours per week at or above Rhode Island's minimum wage to offset the cost of child care. The office also handles child care licensing and funds a variety of initiatives to support early care and education providers in enhancing the quality of their programs. Apply for CCAP Now How to Apply For CCAP CCAP Program Information More About CCAP Eligibility Child Care Licensing Consumer Statement Preschool Development Quality Initiatives Research, Reports and Newsletters Child Care Provider Resources RI Reopening: Visit the Child Care & Youth Activities Section for information on the following: Child Care Guidance Summer Camp