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 (English) 

Strengthening Families: A Guide for Mandated Reporters as Supporters (Portuguese)

Strengthening Families: A Guide for Mandated Reporters as Supporters (Spanish) 

Mandated Reporter as Supports Info Sheet. 

Mandated Reporter as Support Infor Sheet (Portuguese) 

Mandated Reporter as Support Infor Sheet (Spanish)