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.
Workforce Registry The Rhode Island Start Early System (RISES) Workforce Registry provides a centralized hub for early educators to view key employment details, improving administrative efficiency and reporting. The Workforce Registry will help reduce manual tasks through the efficient tracking of employment details, credentials, and professional development—providing a tool for staff to monitor annual professional development hours directly from the dashboard. DHS licensed child care providers will find additional information and resources below: What is a Workforce Registry? RISES what is a WF registry (2.19.2024) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes RISES Qué es el Registro de la Fuerza Laboral (2.19.2024) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes LOGIN Rhode Island Start Early System (RISES) What You Need to Know The Workforce Registry system will actively contribute to the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) by providing a comprehensive understanding of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) landscape. Through the adoption of the tool, data collected will help inform future decisions, highlighting the daily contributions of the ECE workforce. System Benefits Overview This system will be a one-stop solution for workforce-related information, including: Professional development (PD) hours and certifications. Notification and access to upcoming trainings A comprehensive job board Uploading of staff resumes/CVs effortlessly Increased visibility into associations with current employers How Do I Begin? User guides and training manuals on the Workforce Registry are available for download below: Provider User Guide English - Updated PDF file, about 23mbmegabytes Guía Del Usuario Para Proveedores - Español Actualizad PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Educator User Guide — English PDF file, about 25mbmegabytes Guía Del Usuario Para Educadores — Español PDF file, about 5mbmegabytes RISES