# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


State Government Press Releases

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02/19/2019
PROVIDENCE, R.I. The Rhode Island Children's Cabinet's Request for Proposal (RFP) is available for qualified providers to support the state's efforts to develop early childhood education and family-centered support programs. This solicitation covers a range of services needed under the state's $4....
01/14/2019
Due to the partial Federal Government Shutdown: February SNAP benefits will be issued in January for current SNAP recipients. Your February SNAP benefits will be on your EBT card by Sunday, January 20, 2019. You will NOT get more benefits issued to your card, so please plan accordingly, but...
12/12/2018
A public hearing has been scheduled to be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Louis Pasteur Building, 25 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 West Wing Conference Room for the Proposed Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) Title IV-A of the Social Security Act State Plan.
12/07/2018
The Middletown DHS regional family center has moved to 31 John Clarke Road, Middletown. The new site is located in the Child and Family building. That organization has a similar mission: that individuals and communities thrive when supported by strong families and that a community works best...
11/27/2018
We are pleased to announce some changes to our Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) team. Effective November 13, 2018, Bethany Caputo started as the new SNAP Administrator. Ms. Caputo is no stranger to this Department. In fact, she is returning after a little more than a year with...
11/26/2018
In early November, DHS started holding orientations for those who have been told they are an ABAWD (Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents). The meetings gave them a chance to learn about benefit and workforce opportunities. The next two SNAP ABAWD orientations, which occur in all DHS regional...
11/05/2018
Calling all ABAWDs! If you have been told you are Able-Bodied Adult without Dependent (ABAWD), come learn about benefit and workforce opportunities. DHS will be holding informational sessions on November 7th, November 28th, and December 12th. Times vary by office, listed below: Providence...
10/17/2018
PROVIDENCE, R.I. After five years of success with its three youth locations, the Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS), a division of the Department of Human Services (DHS), expanded its partnership with others to open a new site for adults with disabilities ages 21 to 30. Project Search is...
08/14/2018
A public hearing will be held on Monday, August 27, 2018 at 10:00 am at the RI Department of Human Services, Louis Pasteur Building, 57 Howard Avenue, 1st Floor, Cranston, RI 02920 in the West Wing Conference Room to consider the proposed State Plan for the LIHEAP Block Grant which is funded...
08/08/2018
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed Intended Use Plan for the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for the federal fiscal year 2019 on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the RI Department of Human Services, Louis Pasteur Building, 57 Howard Avenue, West Wing Conference Room, 1st...