AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES -- THE POWERS AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Summary

The bill revises Rhode Island’s Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) statute to give the agency wider powers to plan, deliver, and evaluate a statewide system of care for children, including behavioral health, disability, and juvenile‑justice services. It also requires the department to cooperate with police on sexual‑assault complaints and sets new duties for the director, such as licensing homes, establishing training, and managing federal grant opportunities. The measure is intended to create a more coordinated, child‑centered safety net.

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