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.
Call Center Update DHS offices will be closed July 4 in observance of the holiday. To help ensure customers have ample opportunity to connect with DHS staff the week of July 4, the Call Center will adjust its schedule to take incoming calls Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Call Center will return to its normal schedule the following week.
Summer EBT Update This summer, families with school-age children who were income-eligible for free or reduced-price meals during the 2023-2024 school year will receive SUN Bucks (formerly Summer EBT), a $120 dollar benefit per child that can be used to buy groceries. Families will either see the benefit added to their SNAP EBT card or to a separate SUN Bucks card that will be mailed this month. Benefits will be available to use beginning July 1. If you have questions about SUN bucks, please call United Way of Rhode Island at 2-1-1. Additional information about SUN buck can be found here: https://dhs.ri.gov/sun-bucks
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.
CCAP for Child Care Staff Pilot The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for Child Care Staff is a pilot offering CCAP benefits to subsidize the cost of child care for eligible early childhood educators and staff working in DHS licensed child care programs. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2025. This page will be updated to include additional information regarding the second year of the pilot. Looking for more information? Additional information about the CCAP for Child Care Staff pilot is available in the links below, which provide eligibility requirements and tips on how to submit an application. CCAP for Child Care Overview PDF: English, Spanish FAQ for Early Childhood Educators/Staff and CCAP Providers: English, Spanish Application Eligibility Guide and Overview: English, Spanish How to apply? Online An application can be completed online and is available here. *In-Person Paper applications are available for download below in English and Spanish. You can return completed applications by mail or drop off at the address listed below. Department of Human Services Office of Child Care 25 Howard Ave, Building 57, Cranston RI 02920 *Please note, paper applications may take longer to process than an electronic submission. Downloadable Applications Application for CCAP for Child Care Staff Pilot (English) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Application for CCAP for Child Care Staff Pilot (Spanish) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Questions or need support? For questions, application support, or additional information in English or Spanish, please reach out to CCAPforChildCare@pcgus.com or 833-930-3540. Webinar Scripts: English, Spanish