The Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) is an independent, autonomous state agency tasked with the responsibility of protecting the legal rights of children involved with the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF). The OCA functions as the oversight agency to DCYF.
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Overdose deaths in the first half of this year have decreased by 33% overall, compared to the first six months of 2024.
PROVIDENCE – The December 10, 2025, monthly meeting of the Governor’s Overdose Task Force was a special one as it marked a decade of challenging work and dedicated commitment to reduce drug overdose deaths in Rhode Island.
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Cranston, RI—Starting today and throughout the week, the State of Rhode Island will join the global community in commemorating lives lost, highlighting prevention and testing resources, and supporting those living with HIV as part of World AIDS Week. The Rhode Island State House dome will be lit in red in honor of World AIDS Week.
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November 19, 2025
Media Advisory
Contact:
Parker Gavigan
parker.gavigan@vets.ri.gov
Veterans Cafe to Serve Up Meals and Connections to Services in East Providence
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November 11, 2025
Media Advisory
Contact:
Parker Gavigan
parker.gavigan@vets.ri.gov
Rhode Island to Honor America's Heroes at the Veterans Home in Bristol
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November 11, 2025
Media Release
Contact:
Parker Gavigan
parker.gavigan@vets.ri.gov
401.486.5646
Rhode Island Honors the Service and Sacrifice of Our Veterans
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PROVIDENCE, RI – In response to the October 24th, 2025 release of the September 2025 Consumer Price Index by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos issued the following statement:
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PROVIDENCE, RI – In response to news that the United States Department of Agriculture will cease issuing the Household Food Security Report, which is the definitive measure of food insecurity in the United States, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos issued the following statement:
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