Care
Ask about it
Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Rhode Island
Rhode Island programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Rhode Island Department of Human Services
Child Care Assistance Program
CCAP helps eligible families pay for child care while they work, train, or attend an eligible college program.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging
Aging and Disability Resource Center
The Point connects older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers to services and help applying for programs.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhoneIn person
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
Temporary Disability Insurance
TDI provides temporary wage replacement to eligible workers who cannot work because of illness or injury.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaper
Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals
Developmental Disabilities Services
The Division of Developmental Disabilities reviews applications for state-funded developmental disability services.
Ways to apply:PhonePaper
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way of Rhode Island 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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