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Department of Children, Youth & Families announces near fatality of 5-year-old child due to maltreatment
The Department of Children, Youth & Families is disclosing the near fatality of a 5-year-old child.
Officials say that the incident occurred on September 14, 2022.
The Department initiated an investigation and through this investigation, determined maltreatment contributed to the near fatality of a child from Providence. Pursuant to state law, DCYF has notified the Office of the Child Advocate of the report.
The Department had no previous involvement with the family, according to DCYF.
Due to confidentiality laws, DCYF is prohibited from sharing additional information.
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. Please call 1-800-RI-CHILD to report known or suspected cases of child abuse.
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