DYCF discloses death of child

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) –The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families disclosed the death of a one-year-old child Wednesday.

Damaris Teixeira, a spokesperson for the department, said the incident occurred on February 11.

Teixeira said DCYF is prohibited from sharing additional information due to confidentiality laws.

The Office of the Child Advocate was notified of the case, according to DCYF.

Rhode Islanders are required by law to report cases of child abuse or neglect to DCYF within 24 hours of becoming aware of such abuse/neglect, per officials.

Call 1-800-RI-CHILD to report known or suspected cases of child abuse.