Save the date! We will release the 2024 Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook on Monday, May 6, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
We hope that you can celebrate our 30th anniversary with us! ♥️🌟 Registration will be available soon.
We’ve NEVER done this before!
For the first time, we’re naming the work ahead for the legislative session. And we’re bringing our fellow advocates with us! ♥️
Here are our 2024 priorities: https://t.co/K7kKiYC6oA
See you in January @RISenate@RIHouseofReps!
Sr Policy Analyst @Hey_JessV wrote our latest publication in collaboration w the Newport community, thru thoughtful focus groups and one-on-one conversations
Why? To gather input from students + parents about resources needed to improve mental health + well-being
#MentalHealthRI
The United States ranks 37th among the 38 OECD nations in infant mortality. Even the best-performing state (Vermont) would only rank 25th. This #InfantLossAwarenessMonth, join us in telling Congress we must do better. More data: https://t.co/8IXm5Lzgl7
#StateofBabies
We're holding our Celebration of Children's Health & Well-Being on Nov 20!
Please join us to review progress & priorities for the work ahead: https://t.co/Bnj6RMQEpY
#RIteCareWorks@RIghtStartRI
Hundreds of children with developmental disabilities are forced to wait too long for early intervention services in Rhode Island. @StephMachado takes us behind the scenes of her investigation for @RIPBSWeekly and @Globe_RI. #RIReport podcast. 🎧 https://t.co/39rZJ7ryON
New Census data shows that Rhode Island is ranked 2nd for children’s health insurance coverage and 10th in child poverty. https://t.co/gYAb3cC6by
In 2022, 2.1% of Rhode Island children did not have health insurance, and 11.7% of Rhode Island’s children lived in poverty.
Just now! Final passage of @SenatorMillerRI & @junespeakman's bill safeguarding basic ACA protections in RI. Thank you to the full RI G.A. for protecting those with pre-existing conditions & for preserving health coverage for essential benefits and no-cost preventive care!
We're in the last days of the General Assembly and still pushing to pass legislation to improve RI's paid family leave program. Contact your legislators! Tell them it's time to increase the number of weeks parents can take to bond with newborns: https://t.co/EmE01lVxvQ
What an amazing development!
Thank you to state leadership, our partners in @RIghtStartRI, parents + families, early educators, and providers that all advocated for this.
The People’s voice *does* matter!
Newest publication includes *both* data and the voice of parents to discuss the systemic factors and how we can support our youth and families in being healthy!
Here's our latest publication! Root Causes of Overweight and Obesity: Community-Driven Solutions to Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Rhode Island https://t.co/Bb3GxL5IT0 #HealthEquityRI
#RIghtStart was proud to work with RI's doulas to win passage of this critical maternal health legislation. We look forward to celebrating the one year anniversary of the Perinatal Doula Act making doula services eligible for reimbursement through Medicaid + private insurance!
Health priorities include:
🔵 Continuous #RIteCare Medicaid coverage for income-eligible Kids Birth-5
🔵 Lead Pipe Replacement Plan
For other priorities (economic-well being, safety, education, and early childhood) see full list posted 👇🏾
Throughout this session, we have been advocating for legislative and budget priorities that advance our mission and improve the well-being of RI's children.
Please see all of our priorities here: https://t.co/9shzqGKVRW
PLEASE SHARE! We love what we do, and we're looking for our next teammate 💗 We're seeking a Finance Director!
All about the position and how to apply here: https://t.co/v2AeXJBZwd — application due June 9
"Statistics can be numbing. Stories convey the stakes," reads a recent edition of @OcnStateStories.
What experts like Prof. @MethodTuuli and @BrownUniversity alum @KaitlynRabb have to say about the strides made to support mothers and babies statewide.
https://t.co/cUX4T2zOyE
We hope that the #RIFactbook Breakfast inspired you + encourages you to incorporate data-informed decision making into your every day.
Early pics here https://t.co/BHdxPRtuQl via Sindayiganza Photography
So proud of our Board Co-Chair!
“This community only expands as we incorporate our youth, parents, and labor force into the conversation. The world is changing around us + this is a perfect time to anchor our work into the future.” #RIFactBook#ElevateYouthVoice@RIKidsCount