DCYF discloses fatality of 2-year-old

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families disclosed the death of a 2-year-old on Wednesday.

The department’s Public Engagement Team said the incident occurred on Nov. 26, 2025 and was the result of “maltreatment.”

The youth was not involved with the department at the time.

The Office of the Child Advocate has also been notified.

According to state law, Rhode Islanders are required to report suspected childhood abuse and neglect within 24 hours to 1-800-RI-CHILD.