Rhode Island Office of the Child Advocate
Address
6 Cherrydale Court
Cottage 43
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-4300
Description:
An independent and autonomous Rhode Island state agency that advocates for children in the care of DCYF to ensure they are afforded adequate protection and quality services while maintaining their individual rights and dignity.
The legal office provides services for litigation, monitor placement facilities, review child fatalities, legislative advocacy, attendance at public hearings and conferences.
Services include: litigation, education; family court representation of children voluntarily placed in DCYF custody; investigation of institutional child abuse/neglect and child fatality reviews.
Services
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Description
An independent and autonomous Rhode Island state agency that advocates for children in the care of DCYF to ensure they are afforded adequate protection and quality services while maintaining their individual rights and dignity. The legal office provides services for litigation, monitor placement facilities, review child fatalities, legislative advocacy, attendance at public hearings and conferences. Services include: litigation, education; family court representation of children voluntarily placed in DCYF custody; investigation of institutional child abuse/neglect and child fatality reviews.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Eligibility
Youths under 18 in the care of the state
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Children in state care
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Intake Process:
Children in state care
Program Fees:
No fees
Eligibility:
Youths under 18
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
RI OCA
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
January 22, 2019
Legal Status:
Governmental
Services
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Description
An independent and autonomous Rhode Island state agency that advocates for children in the care of DCYF to ensure they are afforded adequate protection and quality services while maintaining their individual rights and dignity. The legal office provides services for litigation, monitor placement facilities, review child fatalities, legislative advocacy, attendance at public hearings and conferences. Services include: litigation, education; family court representation of children voluntarily placed in DCYF custody; investigation of institutional child abuse/neglect and child fatality reviews.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Eligibility
Youths under 18 in the care of the state
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Children in state care
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
6 Cherrydale Court
Cottage 43
Cranston, RI 02920
Mailing
6 Cherrydale Court
Cottage 43
Cranston, RI 02920
Contacts
Jennifer Griffith, Esq
Primary Contact
Child Advocate
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 462-4300
Fax
(401) 462-4305
Report Child Abuse / Neglect
(800) 742-4453
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