Serving Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness

Families experiencing homelessness face unique barriers to accessing quality child care. Federal regulations require states to consider homelessness a priority category for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) eligibility.

The RI Department of Human Services and the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families have both adopted policies for serving homeless children in child care settings. Listed below are some resources designed to help you broaden your understanding of homelessness and its effects on families and children.