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More federal funding is coming to Rhode Island to help families experiencing homelessness, but the need is still greater than the availability of dollars.

The $350,000 federal investment in Family Unification Program vouchers will help provide access to housing and and supportive services for families and youth.

A report by the state’s Office of the Child Advocate detailed instances of neglect, drug overdoses, sexual contact between youths, and even bikers invited to work security at the residential treatment center. The House Oversight Committee is launching a hearing.

This grass-roots network offers mentoring, resources and help dealing with both practical and emotional challenges.

When adolescents are hooked on drugs or alcohol in Rhode Island and desperately need longer term in-state residential treatment, they're out of luck.

The Village for Rhode Island Foster and Adoptive Families has developed a multi-pronged approach to address the needs of local families. With the enormous need for foster care, it’s so important to support families who help. Shannon Dos Santos, Project Director, The Village for RI Foster & Adoptive Families and Ashley Deckert, Director, Dept. of […]

McKee may be out of town and budget writers may still be crafting their proposals, but that doesnt mean its a slow day at the General Assembly.

McKees DCYF pick heads to confirmation while he announces two more cabinet appointees, including former Providence police commander

If approved by the full Senate, which is now expected, Deckert will have her work cut out for her.

Gov. McKee plans to promote Richard Charest to the super-agency EOHHS, the same agency Senate leadership has previously tried to eliminate.