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OFFICIALS WHO OVERSEE the R.I. Department of Children, Youth and Families say severe labor shortages have resulted in children waiting a long time for some services. / PBN FILE PHOTO/CASSIUS SHUMAN

At DCYF, labor shortages creating big headaches

Government 03/24/2023

The state is struggling to hire and retain public employees, but the labor problems are particularly troubling at the R.I. Department of Children Youth...

Agreement will add 12-bed psychiatric treatment facility in North Providence

Government 02/09/2023

PROVIDENCE – St. Mary’s Home for Children announced Thursday it has entered an agreement with the R.I. Department of Children, Youth & Families to expand...

Rhode Island Training School implements action plan to ensure safety

Government 08/04/2017

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Training School Executive Director Kevin McKenna has stepped down from his position following a July 26 altercation there that sent...

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THE STATE on Aug. 27 invested $21.1 million in Pennrose LLC's Tidewater School Street development that will build 76 new affordable apartments along the Seekonk River in Pawtucket. / COURTESY PENNROSE LLC AND CITY OF PAWTUCKET

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Thousands of signatures put a question on Providence’s November ballot. One...

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