Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PROVIDENCE – On Aug.15, Rhode Island’s Department of Children, Youth and Families reported the death of a two-month-old infant.

Buildings on the St. Mary's Home for Children campus in North Providence are shown in April 2024. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current) Rhode Island’s child welfare agency shared one item ...

The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families disclosed two near fatalities of youths on Wednesday.

Michael Peno is a steward for Service Employees International Union Local 580, a former foster youth and a social caseworker for the Department of Children, Youth & Families. Matthew Gunnip is the ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Staff at Rhode Island's Department of Children, Youth and Families say DCYF needs more money as the General Assembly considers the upcoming budget. The current plan cuts ...

Ashley Deckert is the director of the Department of Children, Youth & Families. Matthew Gunnip is a DCYF social caseworker and president of SEIU Local 580. When it comes to ensuring the safety and ...

PROVIDENCE – On Aug.15, Rhode Island’s Department of Children, Youth and Families reported the death of a two-month-old infant. The department said it had not been involved with the family prior to ...