* New and revised policies are available.

* Adoption News!  Staff has received Above and Beyond Awards.

* DCYF is collaborating with Youth Pride Inc., as a member of the Rhode Island Task Force for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Youth. The Task Force's report, "Bandaids Don't Cut It" outlines the statewide plan for addressing the needs of Rhode Island's LGBTQQ youth. The Task Force is now in the implementation stage of this plan.

* Information regarding The Department of Children, Youth and Families Mental Health Emergency Service Interventions for Children, Youth and Families - Regulations for Certification, effective September 18, 2006. This rule was advertised for promulgation in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act (Title 42, Chapter 35 of the Rhode Island General Laws) and a Public Hearing was held on Tuesday, April 25, 2006. This rule establishes the licensing provisions for agencies seeking to deliver child-family competent emergency service interventions. Click here to view the response from the public hearing. Refer to the Publications page to download an application and read the regulations.

* Facilitate hearing infants' and toddlers' communication and learning with Signing Smart -- Infant/Toddler Sign Language: Signing Smart Parent Workshop

* The Department's Fiscal Year 2005 Annual Report is available.  This report outlines our mission, vision and guiding principles; identifies our goals and key initiatives and strategies conducted during FY 2005 to achieve those goals.