DHS Woonsocket Office Update

Valued partners, The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) will be temporarily closing the Woonsocket Office at 219 Pond Street in order to complete important customer-focused renovations. The closure is expected to be for about one week starting September 10 and ending September 15 from the customer’s perspective. This means walk-in customers going to […]

We’re excited to announce the launch of the CHILD CARE WAGE$ Rhode Island Program, providing wage supplements to highly qualified early childhood educators across the state. While the goals of the new program remain aligned with those of the Step Up to WAGE$ pilot program, there are a few key changes to the structure and […]

SUCCESS, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Department of Human Services is offering a free, professional development series for supervising professionals (e.g., Education Coordinators/Managers, Directors) focused on deepening knowledge and use of Reflective Supervision principles and practices. You may use the below link to learn more about registration. Registration for this program is limited and […]

Valued Providers,   This email serves as a reminder that we will have the RISES incentive program open until 8/31.   To efficiently get every provider and member of your staff into the system as quickly as possible, we have prioritized an incentive program for providers who get their information into RISES this summer. Providers […]

Dear Valued Providers,   As some of you are aware, DHS Office of Child Care Licensing was the subject of a Rhode Island Office of the Auditor General audit of child care programs. This included the review of child care licensing documentation as well as on site visits to both family child care homes and […]

The Rhode Island Department of Human Services and the Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing are collaborating to offer a series of walk-in appointments at the DHS office located in Pawtucket. Walk-in American Sign Language services will be available on the following dates at the Pawtucket Office, located at 249 Roosevelt […]

The Registered Apprenticeship Program through RIAEYC is now enrolling applicants through August 8, 2025. Apprenticeships begin September 2025. Learn More: apprentice@riaeyc.org | 401-739-6100. Check out the flyer to learn more!

Español Está Abajo Dear Center-Based CCAP Providers, The newly passed RI FY 2025 State Budget includes a new CCAP reimbursement rate for infants. This new rate represents a 20% increase over the current rate. Infant reimbursement rates are now separate from the previously combined Infant/Toddler rates. Infant rates apply to children 6 weeks up to […]

Español Está Abajo The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is encouraging licensed child care facilities to sign up to have their drinking water tested for lead for free. This is part of an ongoing effort to identify and address sources of possible lead exposure. Child care facilities are required to test their drinking water […]

Español Está Abajo Dear Providers and CCAP for Child Care Pilot participants,   You may have heard the very recent, exciting news that the CCAP for Child Care PILOT has been extended for an additional three years through July 2028! This extension provides continuing support for providers and early childhood educators with young children of […]