DCYF Now Accepting Applications for the Civil Service Exam Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of Rhode Island families? Consider joining DCYF! Fill out an application for the Civil Service Exam now and learn more about the Social Caseworker II and Child Protective Investigator roles. Visit the DCYF Employment Opportunities page for details about exam dates and times, and how to apply.
National Youth in Transition Reports The National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) collects information on youth in foster care, including sex, race, ethnicity, date of birth, and foster care status. It also collects information about the outcomes of those youth who have aged out of foster care. States began collecting data in 2010 from cohorts of youth, and the first data set was submitted in May 2011. 2022 Outcomes of Youth in Rhode Island (Entry Cohorts 2014, 2017 and 2020) 2015 Outcomes of Youth in Rhode Island Ages 17, 19, and 21