Rhode Island Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (DCYF)
DCYF operates the statewide child abuse and neglect hotline, 1-800-RI-CHILD (1-800-742-4453), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A Child Protective Investigator answers, calls may be made anonymously, and reports can also be made online. All persons in Rhode Island are required by law to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect to the Department within 24 hours.
Who it is for
Anyone who knows or suspects that a child in Rhode Island is being abused or neglected, including mandated reporters.
Focus: Child abuse
How to reach them
Use the organization's own page for current hours, contact, and any local sites. For safety, Findwell does not publish shelter locations or other confidential addresses.
Verified as of 2026-06-17. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.