Official State of Rhode Island website

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State of Rhode Island, Office of Rehabilitation Services , Department of Human Services

Children's Social Service Program

Girl with Down's syndrome baking cookies

Children and Youth:

Services to children from 3 through 14 are provided by social workers. These services include:

  • Counseling and guidance to children and youth with visual impairments and their parents and/or support team;
  • Medical and educational planning;
  • Advocacy;
  • IEP participation and support;
  • Eye glasses and other adaptive equipment (based on Economic Need and Comparable Benefits);
  • Information and referral to community resources and supports