Here are some resources for child abuse help in Rhode Island: # Child Abuse Help Resources - Rhode Island ## Emergency Contacts - **National Child Abuse Hotline: Childhelp** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Text:** Text "HELLO" to 741741 for crisis support - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF)** - **Phone:** 1-800-742-4453 (24-hour hotline) - **Website:** [https://www.dcyf.ri.gov](https://www.dcyf.ri.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Child abuse reporting, emergency shelter, foster care services. ## Regional Child Protection Services ### Providence - **Children’s Friend, Inc.** - **Phone:** 401-276-4300 - **Website:** [https://www.childrensfriendri.org](https://www.childrensfriendri.org/) - **Office Location:** 153 Summer Street, Providence, RI - **Specialized Services:** Child abuse prevention, case management, family support services. ### Warwick - **Rhode Island Child Advocacy Center** - **Phone:** 401-732-2630 - **Website:** [https://www.ricac.org](https://www.ricac.org/) - **Office Location:** 460 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI - **Specialized Services:** Forensic interviews, advocacy, and support for abused children. ## Reporting Child Abuse - **Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) Reporting Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-742-4453 - **Website:** [https://www.dcyf.ri.gov/](https://www.dcyf.ri.gov/) - **How to Report:** Call the hotline to report suspected abuse or neglect. Provide as many details as possible, including the child’s information, the nature of the concern, and the location. ## Online Child Protection Services - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline** - **Phone/Text (if applicable):** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org/hotline](https://www.childhelp.org/hotline) - **Features:** Anonymous reporting, resources for children and families. ## Educational Resources - **Child Abuse Prevention Education Program (CAP) in Rhode Island** - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/](https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/) - **Description:** Provides training materials for professionals and guides for identifying and responding to signs of abuse. ## Other Resources - **The Child Welfare League of America** - **Phone:** 202-688-4200 - **Website:** [https://www.cwla.org](https://www.cwla.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information on child welfare policies, and educational materials. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact Rhode Island DCYF at 1-800-742-4453._