Here are the economic well-being victories for children + families from the last legislative session 🏡🍏💰 Our full 2024 Legislative Wrap-Up highlights — in concise, easily understood language! — legislative victories for children and summarizes selected laws and budget

Important new report on chronic absence and what Rhode Island is doing to curb it. RI’s plan recognizes that schools cannot do it alone—it must be a community and statewide effort Governor Dan McKee Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Attendance Works FutureEd

RI needs more K’iche’ interpreters—help us share this opportunity! Together, we can ensure everyone receives the quality care they deserve. #LanguageAccess #KicheInterpreting #HealthEquity forms.office.com/pages/response…

Delaware and Tennessee Become First States to Cover Diapers for Young Children in Medicaid through Section 1115 Demonstrations RIght from the Start RI EOHHS ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/05/21/del… via Georgetown Center for Children and Families

Here are the early learning & development victories for RI children and families from the last legislative session 😍 Our full 2024 Legislative Wrap-Up highlights — in concise, easily understood language! — legislative victories for children and summarizes selected laws and

Looking for another great addition to our RI KIDS COUNT team! Spread the word or submit your own application by 9/3 and use your data expertise to make a difference in children’s lives.

BCBSRI, Brown launch RI Voices, an opportunity for Rhode Islanders to lend their voices to conversations about food access, housing, & more and help shape the future of public health in their communities Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Brown University School of Public Health RI KIDS COUNT pbn.com/bcbsri-brown-l… via PBN

Why Are Free School Lunches Becoming a Campaign Issue? Schools foot the cost of computers and desks. So why not food, which is essential to learning? RI KIDS COUNT RI Food Bank RIHealthySchoolsCoa Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Governor Dan McKee nytimes.com/2024/08/13/din…

Important wins for kids, including commonsense gun safety laws and investments that will help foster youth attend and complete college! RICAGV Adoption Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee Julie Casimiro Justine Caldwell Lou DiPalma Pam Lauria

Groundbreaking for new residential treatment facility in Rhode Island gives hope to girls in need -- an important step to meeting the MH needs of youth in our state RI Office of the Child Advocate bostonglobe.com/2024/08/13/met… via The Boston Globe

A lot of progress this year including important investments in Multilingual Learners, reading & math and higher ed access.

Applications for our new Senior Data Manager RI KIDS COUNT are due a week from today. Looking for a talented data person with a commitment to race equity and data-driven narrative change to join our team.

A great resource from @ProtectHealthRI. Includes questions you can ask people running for office when they come to your door or you attend a candidate forum. Don't forget important upcoming dates -- State primary-Sept 10 and General election Nov 5.

Children and Youth Homelessness public.tableau.com/views/Children… via Tableau Public

As we approach election day, keep in mind how many voters agree that the government needs to do more to help families afford quality childcare and nutritious food. Find out more at savethechildrenactionnetwork.org/resources/elec…|| RIght from the Start RI Food Bank RI KIDS COUNT

Back-to-school stress can manifest in physical symptoms like headaches and stomachaches in both you and your children. Spend time playing outside, start a family relaxation practice, and create a family calendar to help manage time and activities. #familytime #stressmanagement

Important article about the joys & stresses of parenthood & what we can do as policymakers & individuals to reduce this stress. RI KIDS COUNT RIght from the Start nytimes.com/2024/08/28/opi…

Yes, we can't pray only with our lips. We must take action to end the gun violence that destroys our schools, families, and communities.

We have a lot to learn as a state about what we have done well and what we need to do better to ensure that kids have the continuous health care coverage they need so they don’t miss important well child visits, developments screenings, and more.

RI lead certificate database: Pushing for compliance with lead laws, state launches online landlord registry Rhode Island Department of Health Peter Neronha HomesRI Childhood Lead Action Project bostonglobe.com/2024/09/04/met… via The Boston Globe