Attention RI SNAP Beneficiaries Please be aware there is currently fraudulent activity taking place in other states affecting SNAP Benefits on EBT cards. While we do not believe there is any activity of this nature currently taking place in Rhode Island, please be advised you will never be asked to sign up for instant cash benefits or be asked to provide personal information, your card number, or PIN. If you ever receive a call, email, text, or social media invitation to do so, never click any links or provide the requested information.Please know, ebtEdge will never request this type of information from you. Please remember to protect yourself by changing your PIN frequently – using a different PIN each time – or by freezing your card. If you are uncertain about or confused by a suspicious inquiry, please contact DHS and call the EBT customer service line at 1-888-979-9939 to change your PIN. You can find more information on how best to protect yourself from possible SNAP-related fraud here.
Office Update Due to facility maintenance, the DHS regional office at 195 Buttonwoods Ave., Warwick, will only be open for document drop-off until further notice. All planned appointments and customer interviews at the Warwick office have been rescheduled for other times, locations, or over the phone. The Customer Portal (healthyrhode.ri.gov), the mobile app, the Call Center (1-855-697-4347), and other regional offices remain available.
JUNE 2024 SNAP NOTICE Beginning June 1, 2024, the federal government is requiring households receiving SNAP benefits to complete an interview as part of the application and recertification process. Additional information is available on the program’s page here: https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/supplemental-nutrition-0
Did you know. . . Document Scanning Centers can help you open or update your case quicker? If you only need to share key information to your case, consider visiting our offices at 125 Holden Street or 249 Roosevelt Avenue and you could have your case updated in as little as 10 minutes. More information is available online here.
Goals and Priorities The legislative priorities and goals of the agency have been updated. To learn key highlights from DHS, please visit the About Us page here.
Translation Services Available If you are seeking information about DHS programs and services in a language other than English, translation services are available to you at no cost. Persons with disabilities requiring another form of communication, such as auxiliary aids for hearing and the visually impaired, can inform DHS about their needs so appropriate accommodations can be made.
CCAP for Child Care Staff Pilot The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for Child Care Staff is a one-year pilot offering CCAP benefits to subsidize the cost of child care for eligible early childhood educators and staff working in DHS licensed child care programs. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2024. Looking for more information? Additional information about the CCAP for Child Care Staff pilot is available in the links below, which provide eligibility requirements and tips on how to submit an application. CCAP for Child Care Overview PDF: English, Spanish FAQ for Early Childhood Educators/Staff and CCAP Providers: English, Spanish Application Eligibility Guide and Overview: English, Spanish How to apply? Online An application can be completed online and is available here. *In-Person Paper applications are available for download below in English and Spanish. You can return completed applications by mail or drop off at the address listed below. Department of Human Services Office of Child Care 25 Howard Ave, Building 57, Cranston RI 02920 *Please note, paper applications may take longer to process than an electronic submission. Downloadable Applications Application for CCAP for Child Care Staff Pilot (English) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Application for CCAP for Child Care Staff Pilot (Spanish) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Questions or need support? For questions, application support, or additional information in English or Spanish, please reach out to CCAPforChildCare@pcgus.com or 833-930-3540. Webinar Scripts: English, Spanish