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Community Reminder Recent action by the federal government ends the extra COVID SNAP benefits, known as SNAP Emergency Allotments, as of February 2023. The last COVID SNAP payment will be on February 3, 2023. Households will receive only their regular monthly SNAP issuance beginning on March 1, 2023. Community partners and advocates can find additional support and resources here.
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Proposed Rules, Regulations & Upcoming Hearings The following proposed rules, regulations and State plans are being considered for the named DHS programs and services. Please find more information, such as public hearing notices, when appropriate, and summaries of changes. Proposed Adoption of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) State Plan In accordance to Rhode Island General Laws (RIGL) 42-35, notice is hereby given that the Department of Human Services (DHS) proposes the following DHS State Plan: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant. A public hearing conducted by DHS will be held to consider the proposed plan on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at DHS, Louis Pasteur Building, 25 Howard Avenue, Building #57, Cranston, RI 02920. It will be held in the West Wing Conference Room on the first floor (Room #110). Persons wishing to testify may do so by signing up at the hearing or by submitting written testimony by Tuesday, March 14, 2023 to Kimberly Rauch, TANF Administrator, Department of Human Services, Hazard Building, 41 West Road, Building #74, Cranston RI 02920, or by emailing the testimony to Kimberly.rauch@dhs.ri.gov . The hearing will begin at 1:00 P.M. and will conclude when the last speaker finishes testimony or at 2:00 P.M., whichever comes first. The DHS Louis Pasteur Building is accessible to the handicapped. Individuals with hearing impairments may request an interpreter’s presence by calling 711 or RI Relay at 1-800-745-6575 (Voice) or 1-800-745-5555 (TTY). Requests for this service must be made at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing date. Notice to Interested Parties PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Proposed TANF State Plan PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Proposed Amendment to Supplemental Security Income and State Supplemental Payment Rules and Regulations In accordance with Rhode Island General Laws (RIGL) 42-35, the Department of Human Services (DHS) hereby proposes a Direct Final Amendment to the following program: RICR Title 218 – Rhode Island Department of Human Services Chapter 20 – Individual and Family Support Programs Part 5 – Supplemental Security Income and State Supplemental Payment Rules and Regulations This rule is being amended to reflect the Federal Social Security Administration's Cost of Living increase scheduled for January 1, 2023. Failure to implement these rates may result in financial penalties to the agency as well as the wrongful determination of benefits for RI program applicants/recipients. In addition, hyperlinks and outdated citations references were removed. Public Notice PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Notice to Interested Parties PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 218-RICR-20-00-5_SSP 2023 COLA PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Proposed Amendment to Child Care Assistance Program Rules and Regulations In accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, the Department of Human Services is advertising the following proposed and amended DHS rule: RICR Title 218 – Rhode Island Department of Human Services Chapter 20 – Individual and Family Support Programs Part 4 – Child Care Assistance Program Rules and Regulations This rule is being amended in compliance with State and Federal law and good practice. The proposed changes to this Rule are contained in the Notice to Interested Parties, the Public Notice, and the Proposed Child Care Assistance Program Rules and Regulations. Effective December 14, 2022, the Department has posted this Amendment for public comment. Data, views or written comments will be accepted throughout the comment period or until January 13, 2023. Notice to Interested Parties PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Public Notice PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Proposed CCAP Amendments PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Proposed Adoption of Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) State Plan In accordance to Rhode Island General Laws (RIGL) 42-35, notice is hereby given that the Department of Human Services (DHS) proposes the following DHS State Plan: DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). A public hearing conducted by DHS will be held to consider the proposed plan on Monday, November 28, 2022 at 11:30 AM. at DHS, Louis Pasteur Building, 25 Howard Avenue, Building #57, Cranston, RI 02920. It will be held in the West Wing Conference Room on the first floor (Room #110). Persons wishing to testify may do so by signing up at the hearing or by submitting written testimony by Friday, November 25, 2022 to Julie Capobianco, WAP Program Manager, Department of Human Services, Louis Pasteur Building, 25 Howard Avenue, Building #57, Cranston RI 02920, or by emailing the testimony to julie.capobianco@dhs.ri.gov The hearing will begin at 11:30 A.M. and will conclude when the last speaker finishes testimony or at 12:30 P.M., whichever comes first. The DHS Louis Pasteur Building is accessible to the handicapped. Individuals with hearing impairments may request an interpreter’s presence by calling 711 or RI Relay at 1-800-745-6575 (Voice) or 1-800-745-5555 (TTY). Requests for this service must be make at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing date. Public Notice PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Notice to Interested Parties PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes List of Interested Parties PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Proposed State Plan PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Proposed Adoption of SSBG State Plan In accordance to Rhode Island General Laws (RIGL) 42-35 and 42 USC 9008, notice is hereby given that the Department of Human Services proposes the following DHS Intended Use Plan: 2023 Social Services Block Grant. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plan on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 11:00 AM, conducted by the RI Department of Human Services, at the RI Department of Human Services, Louis Pasteur Building, Building #57, 25 Howard Avenue, 1st Floor Room #110, Cranston, RI 02920 in the West Wing Conference Room. Persons wishing to testify may do so by signing up at the hearing or by submitting written testimony by Tuesday, August 23, 2022 to Frederick Sneesby, Social Services Block Grant Administrator, Department of Human Services, Louis Pasteur Building, 25 Howard Avenue, Cranston RI 02920, or email to frederick.sneesby@dhs.ri.gov. The hearing will begin at 11:00 A.M. and will conclude when the last speaker finishes testimony or at 12:00 noon, whichever comes first. The RI Department of Human Services, Louis Pasteur Building is accessible to the handicapped. Individuals with hearing impairments may request an interpreter’s presence by calling 711 or RI Relay at 1-800-745-6575 (Voice) or 1-800-745-5555 (TTY). Requests for this service must be make at least 72 hours in advance of the Hearing date. The Department of Human Services does not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religious belief, political belief or handicap. Notice to Interested Parties - SSBG FY 2023 State Plan PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Proposed State Plan PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Proposed Adoption of 2023 LIHEAP State Plan In accordance to Rhode Island General Laws (RIGL) 42-35, notice is hereby given that the Department of Human Services proposes the State Plan for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Block Grant which is funded through the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This proposed state plan is accessible on the DHS website http://www.dhs.ri.gov or available in hard copy upon request (401) 462-6424. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plan on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 1:30 PM by the RI Department of Human Services at 25 Howard Ave., Building 57, Cranston, RI. Persons wishing to testify may do so by attending the meeting. You may submit written testimony by Monday, August 15, 2022 to Deirdre Weedon, Department of Human Services, Louis Pasteur Building, 57 Howard Avenue, Cranston RI 02920, or email to deirdre.weedon@dhs.ri.gov. The Hearing will begin at 1:30 PM and will conclude when the last speaker finishes testimony or at 3:00 PM, whichever comes first. The Department of Human Services does not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religious belief, political belief or handicap. FFY 2023 LIHEAP State Plan Public Notice PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes FFY 2023 State Plan LIHEAP PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Proposed Adoption of Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) State Plan In accordance to Rhode Island General Laws (RIGL) 42-35, notice is hereby given that the Department of Human Services (DHS) proposes the following DHS State Plan: 2022 Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). A public hearing conducted by DHS will be held to consider the proposed plan on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM at DHS, Louis Pasteur Building, 25 Howard Avenue, Building #57, Cranston, RI 02920. It will be held in the West Wing Conference Room on the first floor (Room #110). Persons wishing to testify may do so by signing up at the hearing or by submitting written testimony by Friday, April 29, 2022 to Julie Capobianco, WAP Program Manager, Department of Human Services, Louis Pasteur Building, 25 Howard Avenue, Building #57, Cranston RI 02920, or by emailing the testimony to julie.capobianco@dhs.ri.gov The hearing will begin at 10:00 A.M. and will conclude when the last speaker finishes testimony or at 12:00 P.M., whichever comes first. The DHS Louis Pasteur Building is accessible to the handicapped. Individuals with hearing impairments may request an interpreter’s presence by calling 711 or RI Relay at 1-800-745-6575 (Voice) or 1-800-745-5555 (TTY). Requests for this service must be make at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing date. Notice to Interested Parties PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Public Notice PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Proposed State Plan PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Proposed Adoption of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan In accordance to Rhode Island General Laws (RIGL) 42-35, notice is hereby given that the Department of Human Services (DHS) proposes the State Plan for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) which is funded through the federal Department of Health and Human Services. This proposed State Plan is accessible below or available in hard copy upon request by calling (401) 462-1669. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plan on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 10:00AM at DHS, Louis Pasteur Building, 25 Howard Avenue, Building #57, Cranston, RI 02920. It will be held in the West Wing Conference Room on the first floor (Room #110). Persons wishing to testify may do so by signing up at the hearing or by submitting written testimony by Wednesday, August 25, 2021 to Frederick Sneesby, Social Services Block Grant Administrator, Department of Human Services, Louis Pasteur Building, 25 Howard Avenue, Building #57, Cranston RI 02920, or by emailing the testimony to frederick.sneesby@dhs.ri.gov. The hearing will begin at 10:00 AM and will conclude when the last speaker finishes testimony or at 11:00 AM, whichever comes first. The DHS Louis Pasteur Building is accessible to the handicapped. Individuals with hearing impairments may request an interpreter’s presence by calling 711 or RI Relay at 1-800-745-6575 (Voice) or 1-800-745-5555 (TTY). Requests for this service must be made at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing date. Notice to Interested Parties PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Public Notice PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Adoption of State Plan PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Proposed Adoption of Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) State Plan In accordance to Rhode Island General Laws (RIGL) 42-35 and 42 USC 9008, notice is hereby given that the Department of Human Services (DHS) proposes the following DHS State Plan: 2022 Social Services Block Grant (SSBG). A public hearing conducted by DHS will be held to consider the proposed plan on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM at DHS, Louis Pasteur Building, 25 Howard Avenue, Building #57, Cranston, RI 02920. It will be held in the West Wing Conference Room on the first floor (Room #110). Persons wishing to testify may do so by signing up at the hearing or by submitting written testimony by Wednesday, August 25, 2021 to Frederick Sneesby, Social Services Block Grant Administrator, Department of Human Services, Louis Pasteur Building, 25 Howard Avenue, Building #57, Cranston RI 02920, or by emailing the testimony to frederick.sneesby@dhs.ri.gov. The hearing will begin at 11:00 A.M. and will conclude when the last speaker finishes testimony or at 12:00 noon, whichever comes first. The DHS Louis Pasteur Building is accessible to the handicapped. Individuals with hearing impairments may request an interpreter’s presence by calling 711 or RI Relay at 1-800-745-6575 (Voice) or 1-800-745-5555 (TTY). Requests for this service must be make at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing date. Interested Parties PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Public Notice PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Proposed State Plan PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Public Notice of Proposed DHS State Plan In accordance Rhode Island General Laws (RIGL) 42-35 and 42 USC 9008, notice is hereby given that the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) proposes the following DHS State Plan: CCDF 2022-24 State Plan The Child Care Development Fund Grant is funded through the Administration for Children and Families. The CCDF State Plan serves as Rhode Island’s application for CCDF funds by providing a description of, and assurance about, the state’s child care program (CCAP) and all services available to eligible families. The CCDF program also provides funding to enhance the quality of child care for all children. In the development of this State Plan, consideration was given to the following: (1) alternative approaches; and (2) overlap or duplication with other statutory and regulatory provisions. No alternative approach or duplication or overlap was identified based upon available information. This proposed plan is accessible below or available in hard copy upon request by calling (401) 462-1669 or RI Relay by dialing 711. A remote public hearing to consider the proposed CCDF 2022-24 State Plan was held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 via a Zoom meeting. Notice to Interested Parties PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Public Notice PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Proposed State Plan PDF file, about 3mbmegabytes