Rhode Island General Laws Title 40. Human Services § 40-1-4. Organization of department

(1) Community services to include generally and specifically the administration of all forms of human services excluding child welfare services, which are the responsibility of the department of children, youth and families.

(2) Management services to include generally and specifically all central management, financial, forms of relief, and other services concerned with the business and servicing operations of the department.

(3) Veterans' affairs to include all forms of services to veterans of the armed forces. There shall be within the department of human services an office of veterans services.