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DCYF announces near fatality of one-month-old infant as panel to investigate deaths, near fatalities involving department
Providence, R.I. — The Department of Children, Youth & Families is disclosing the near fatality of a one-month-old infant.
According to DCYF, the Department was involved with the family at the time of the incident.
The incident occurred on May 2, 2023. Pursuant to state law, DCYF has notified the Office of the Child Advocate of the report.
Due to confidentiality laws, DCYF is prohibited from sharing additional information.
According to the Providence Journal, the Child Advocate’s Office will be creating a review panel that will investigate 28 deaths and 28 “near fatalities” that has taken place since 2019 among children who had some involvement with the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families.
Rhode Islanders are required by law to report known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to DCYF within 24 hours of becoming aware of such abuse/neglect. Call 1-800-RI-CHILD to report known or suspected cases of child abuse.
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