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State of Rhode Island, Department of Children, Youth & Families ,

2024 Priorities

In 2024, DCYF seeks to focus on broad goals that will move our system forward. These goals include:

  • Well-being
  • Transition 
  • Workforce
  • Racial Justice
  • Continuum of care

Click here to learn more about our 2024 priorities.

DCYF is committed to our proposed 2024 goals and continuing the ongoing efforts of 2023.

  • Finalize the Service Array Procurement 
  • Achieve accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA).
  • Fulfil the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Procurement and Implementation. 
  • Proactively engage in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) Expansion. 
  • Drive forward the Listening & Learning Tour and Strategic Plan Development. 
  • Continued Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Assessment and Implementation.