R.I. will cut 17 beds from children’s shelters, but spare 2 shelters from planned closing

R.I. will cut 17 beds from children’s shelters, but spare 2 shelters from planned closing

The state’s child welfare agency will eliminate 17 beds in shelters for abused or neglected children and teenagers, but spare two children’s shelters from a planned closing –– for at least another six months.