Rhode Island Department of Human Services

The Rhode Island Department of Human Services is a state agency that administers public assistance and support programs for individuals and families across Rhode Island. Its services include food assistance through SNAP, Rhode Island Works financial and employment assistance, child care support, and eligibility services for health coverage and long-term care. The department also provides heating assistance, general public assistance and supplemental payments for eligible residents. It works with community organizations and operates offices, a call center and online application services. DHS is one of the departments managed by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, and its administrative office is in Cranston.