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.
Family Services Staffing The Division of Family Services (DFS) are divided into 4 geographical regions including Providence, Northern and Northwestern RI, Kent and Washington counties, and East Bay. Each office is headed by a Regional Director who oversees the supervisors, workers, and cases assigned to the regional office. Cases are assigned to these offices primarily but not exclusively based on the family residence at the time of the case opening. Offices are sited as follows: Providence 101 Friendship St. Providence, RI Chief of Practice Standards: Kimberly Burrows(401) 528-3533 Cities & towns in: East Bay and Newport County 530 Wood Ave. Bristol, RI Chief of Practice Standards: Lori Fernandes(401) 254-7010 Cities & towns in: Kent and Washington counties (Warwick to Westerly) 4808 Tower Hill Rd. Wakefield, RI Chief of Practice Standards: Teresa Jenkins(401) 792-5083 Cities & towns in: Northern & north western Rhode Island including the metropolitan areas of: Cranston, Johnston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Central Falls and surrounding cities and towns 101 Friendship St. Providence, RI Chief of Practice Standards: Valerie Angelone (401) 528-3602