18-Year-Old 'Involved' With Rhode Island DCYF Dies In 'Incident'

An 18-year-old "involved" with the Department of Children, Youth & Families died in an "incident," the department disclosed Thursday.

The fatality occurred Wednesday, DCYF said in a media release, and the department "has notified the Office of the Child Advocate."

"While confidentiality laws prohibit DCYF from disclosing additional details, we are always
disheartened to learn of these incidents," the release said.

Last month, DCYF reported a 2-year-old died in November from "maltreatment."

Also in January, a 2-month-old baby "nearly died," according to DCYF.

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