About Us

What is the Children’s Cabinet?

Pursuant to R.I.G.L. §42-72.5 (1-3), the Children’s Cabinet is authorized to engage in interagency agreements and appropriate data-sharing to improve services and outcomes for children and youth, discuss all issues related to children and youth across state agencies, prepare a shared strategic plan, and develop a coordinated children’s budget.

Who is part of the Children’s Cabinet?

• Secretary of the Executive Office of Health & Human Services
• Commissioner of Elementary & Secondary Education
• Commissioner of Post-Secondary Education
• Director of the Department of Health
• Director of the Department of Human Services
• Director of the Department of Administration
• Director of the Department of Labor & Training
• Director of the Department of Children, Youth & Families
• Director of Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals
• Child Advocate