The Department of Human Services is now offering extended hours of operation to better meet the needs of our customers. The Providence and Woonsocket Regional Family Centers will be open to the public in order to provide ample time for customers to meet with our workers as follows:
Tuesdays...
10/04/16: We learned that the direct deposit file used to process the approximately 29,000 State Supplemental SSI payments failed due to an issue with routing numbers and account numbers. Previously, it was understood that the file was processed last week. That was inaccurate.
Our team is...
DHS and HSRI workers will begin using system in morning; customers will have access to online customer portal by end of day
CRANSTON, R.I. (September 12, 2016) Rhode Island's new, integrated eligibility system for health and human services is launching in phases on Tuesday, September 13th, to...
The Department of Human Services will conduct a public hearing to allow interested groups, organizations, and all segments of the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed state plan for the 2017 Social Services Block Grant. This hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 2:00...
The Department of Human Services will conduct a public hearing to allow interested groups, organizations, and all segments of the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed state plan for the RI Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2016...
Responding to recommendations from federal government, state extends testing and training timeline by 60 days to ensure smooth transition for workers and customers
CRANSTON, R.I. (June 21, 2016) Rhode Island Health and Human Services Secretary Elizabeth Roberts announced today that the state...
The Department of Human Services will conduct a public hearing to allow interested groups, organizations, and all segments of the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed state plan for the RI Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons. This hearing will be held on Friday,...
The Department of Human Services will conduct a public hearing to allow interested groups, organizations, and all segments of the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed rules of the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery. This hearing will be held on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 2:00 pm at...
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is accepting applications for the upcoming heating season. In partnership with the federal government and local Community Action Program (CAP) agencies, the Department of Human Services administers LIHEAP to help Rhode Island families cope...
The Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced that it received a $501,701 High Performance Bonus” from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for improving access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known more commonly as food stamps.
Rhode Island was noted with...
