Trista Piccola is the director of the Rhode Island Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF).

Ms. Piccola came here in 2017. Before that she had 20 years of experience as a protective services case manager in Ohio and was head of child welfare services in Cleveland.

Trista Piccola is the director of the Rhode Island Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF). Ms. Piccola came here in 2017. Before that she had 20 years of experience as a protective services case manager in Ohio and was head of child welfare services in Cleveland.

Jan. 29, 2019: DCYF Director Trista Piccola discusses the death of a 9-year-old Warwick girl and the Union's possible no-confidence vote

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Jan. 29, 2019: DCYF Director Trista Piccola discusses the death of a 9-year-old Warwick girl and the Union's possible no-confidence vote

Jan. 29, 2019: DCYF Director Trista Piccola discusses the death of a 9-year-old Warwick girl and the Union's possible no-confidence vote