Daily Briefing: How RI is keeping moms and babies together

"When we remove a child, they lose hope. They spiral,” says Stephanie Terry, of the state Department of Children, Youth and Families. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Aug 9 2023 Lynne Sullivan | Regional Executive Editor [@LSullivan73]( Good morning, I'm Lynne Sullivan at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. If you do nothing else today, be sure to read[Katie Mulvaney’s eye-opening story]( about the state’s efforts to keep new moms who are wrestling with sobriety, together with their newborns. "When we remove a child, they lose hope. They spiral,” says Stephanie Terry, the director of child protective services at the state Department of Children, Youth and Families. In fact, Women & Infants Hospital created a dedicated Family Care Unit in 2016 to assist mothers on medication-assisted treatment and their newborns. The bottom line, of course, in all of this is recognizing that addiction is a disease like any other – and those who suffer, like these new moms, need to be treated with dignity. Heading on vacation? A digital subscription will keep you informed on everything happening in Rhode Island no matter where you are. [Find our latest offer here.]( WORTH A READ 🌪️ The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado [touched down in Mattapoisett]( on the SouthCoast Tuesday. Meteorologist Andy Nash explains why there have been so many tornado warnings in the area this summer. 📰 The state Department of Health [has suspended a therapist’s license]( to practice in Rhode Island based on allegations she engaged in a romantic relationship with a minor patient she was treating at a school in Exeter. [Today's Weather]( 🌦️ A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. TOP STORIES [Wolf dogs prove there's life after Rhode Island]( [Zeus was brought to the Potter League for Animals by an owner who could no longer care for him. He said the animal is one-third wolf.]( It's not easy finding a suitable home for a wolf dog, but four rescued in Rhode Island have moved on with life in faraway states. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Swinging Bridge Reservoir, also known as Swinging Bridge Lake, has a surface area of 886.2 acres, according to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.]( [RI man rescued in NY lake while kayaking with 8-year-old son]( A Rhode Island man and his 8-year-old son ended up in the water when their kayak was swamped by a passing boat's wake. [READ MORE]( [Hope head coach David Nyblom directs his players in overtime.]( [Prosecutors dismiss domestic assault charge against David Nyblom]( In February, police charged David Nyblom, a well-known former basketball coach, with domestic assault. On Thursday, prosecutors dismissed the charge. [READ MORE]( [Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos]( [Board of Elections will review all Matos nomination signatures]( With overseas absentee ballots already in the hands of voters, it is unclear what the review will accomplish. [READ MORE]( [Fans take in a Newport Gulls vs. Ocean State Waves early round playoff game.]( [Interest in Gulls and Waves shows baseball's lasting appeal]( The Gulls have attracted more than 53,000 fans through 22 dates this summer. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](