2-Month-Old Baby Nearly Died: Rhode Island DCYF

A 2-month-old baby nearly died Monday, the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families reported.

DCYF disclosed the "near fatality" the same day as the "incident" and "notified the Office of the Child Advocate," according to a media release.

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"The infant was open to DCYF at the time of the incident," the release said.

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

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Last week, DCYF reported the death of a 2-year-old due to maltreatment.

The 2-year-old died Nov. 26.

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"The child and the family were not open to the Department at the time of this incident," according to a media release.

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