Call Center Update The Call Center has expanded the options available at 1-855-697-4347 when callers select menu option 2. Starting July 2024, callers using option 2 can now receive on-the-go information on their Rhode Island Works, Child Care Assistance, and General Public Assistance cases. This is in addition to the information already available for SNAP and Medicaid cases. Learn more about the improved functionality here: https://dhs.ri.gov/resources
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.
Weatherization Research, Reports and Newsletters Rhode Island Weatherization Field Guide Standard Work Specifications (SWS) Aligned Edition The 2019 Rhode Island Weatherization Field Guide outlines a set of best practices for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Weatherization experts collaborating with the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) first developed the standard work specifications (SWS) in 2009. This version presents procedures to analyze and retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency, health, and safety. It gives details and outcomes for weatherization measures that are required when an agency selects a weatherization measure, based on its cost effectiveness. 2019 Rhode Island Weatherization Field Guide 2019 Rhode Island Weatherization Field Guide PDF file, about 31mbmegabytes Energy Assistance Programs Newsletter DHS released an Energy Assistance Programs newsletter in December 2019 for providers and families who use these services. The publication included technology updates for the Weatherization program as well as program improvements for Weatherization and the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). It also debuted flyers for Weatherization and a new program within HEAP called Smart Optimal Solutions. Weatherization Newsletter DHS released its first Weatherization Newsletter in the Spring of 2019 for providers and families who use these services. The publication aimed to inform and help all make the best, informed choices for our customers. This edition included an introduction to our Weatherization team, a coming soon hotline, upcoming trainings and program improvements.