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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 RI KIDS COUNT

We hope that the #RIFactbook Breakfast inspired you + encourages you to incorporate data-informed decision making into your every day. Early pics here facebook.com/media/set/?van… via Sindayiganza Photography

"Statistics can be numbing. Stories convey the stakes," reads a recent edition of @OcnStateStories. What experts like Prof. Method Tuuli, MD, MPH, MBA and Brown University alum Kaitlyn Rabb MPH have to say about the strides made to support mothers and babies statewide. ow.ly/zhUb50OtI6S

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: rikidscount.org/About-Us/Caree… — application due June 9

Tonight, the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee will consider a set of bills intended to end childhood lead poisoning. We can do this, Rhode Island!

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 👇🏾

#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!

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!

What an amazing development! Thank you to state leadership, our partners in RIght from the Start, parents + families, early educators, and providers that all advocated for this. The People’s voice *does* matter!

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: votervoice.net/RFTSRI/campaig…

Just now! Final passage of @SenatorMillerRI & June Speakman'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!

Great opportunity about Black maternal mental health via Urban Perinatal Education Center taking place on July 20! More info: eventbrite.com/e/black-matern…

We are grateful to continue this work of perinatal equity with our community

New Census data shows that Rhode Island is ranked 2nd for children’s health insurance coverage and 10th in child poverty. rikidscount.org/Portals/0/Uplo… In 2022, 2.1% of Rhode Island children did not have health insurance, and 11.7% of Rhode Island’s children lived in poverty.

Hundreds of children with developmental disabilities are forced to wait too long for early intervention services in Rhode Island. Steph Machado takes us behind the scenes of her investigation for  Rhode Island PBS Weekly and Boston Globe Rhode Island. #RIReport podcast. 🎧 apple.co/3PV0Egi

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: bit.ly/46AVyh1 #StateofBabies

Starting a countdown -3️⃣8️⃣ days!!

Sr Policy Analyst Jessica Vega 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

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: rikidscount.org/Portals/0/Uplo… See you in January Rhode Island Senate Rhode Island House of Representatives!

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.