Rhode Island DCYF Reports Near Fatalities Of Infant And Teen

The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families reported the near fatalities of an infant and a 16-year-old.

The infant, a 2-month-old, nearly died Jan. 4, DCYF said in a media release.

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"The DCYF investigation into this incident has concluded and determined this near fatality resulted from maltreatment," the release said.

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The child was not involved with DCYF at the time of the incident, according to the release.

The 16-year-old nearly died Tuesday, the release said.

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"The youth was involved with DCYF at the time of the incident," according to the release.

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"The Office of the Child Advocate has been notified of both incidents," the release said.

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