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State of Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families

Report Child Abuse or Neglect

DCYF has a single, statewide toll-free Hotline operates twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.

This Hotline is dedicated to the receipt of reports concerning abuse and neglect. The number is 1-800-RI-CHILD (1-800-742-4453). All calls are recorded. You may call anonymously.

Check out DCYF's first edition of Strengthening Families: A Guide for Mandated Reporters as Supporters below.

Strengthening Families: A Guide for Mandated Reporters as Supporters

Mandated Reporter as Supports Info Sheet.