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Department of Children, Youth & Families disclose fatality of 10-month-old child
(September 26, 2022) — The Department of Children, Youth & Families is disclosing the fatality of a 10-month-old child from Providence.
The Department had previous involvement with the family, but not at the time of the incident.
The incident occurred on August 6, 2022. The Department initiated an investigation and through this investigation, determined maltreatment contributed to the fatality. 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.
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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