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State of Rhode Island, Department of Children, Youth & Families ,
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Children's Bill of Rights

Please click below to view the Children's Bill of Rights, offered in various languages: 

Children's Bill of Rights (English)
Children's Bill of Rights (Haitian Creole)
Children's Bill of Rights (Portuguese)
Children's Bill of Rights (Simplified Chinese)
Children's Bill of Rights (Spanish)

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Report Abuse

If you suspect child abuse or neglect, please contact us

Contact Us

Department of Children, Youth & Families
101 Friendship Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 528-3500

Child Abuse Hotline operates 24/7
1-800-RI-CHILD (1-800-742-4453)

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30AM - 4:00PM

DCYF Warm Line - Support and Response Unit (SRU) can assist you with the resources to meet the needs of your family.

We welcome your call!

1-888-RI-Famly or 1-888-743-2659

Policies

DCYF Policies & Operating Procedures

Quick Links

DCYF Division and Region Contacts
Data and Evaluation
Family Care Community Partnerships (FCCP’s)

State of Rhode Island

Office of the Governor
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