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Youth voice is powerful when you create opportunities for adults to listen. Mariah Young Voices brought people to their feet w/ the message to not let despair create inaction. Our young people are creating the future today & we adults need to do our part now. #RIFactbook

.Refugee Dream Center works tirelessly to help refugees create community and connect families and children with needed supports. Their work is vital to #RI and we were honored to present their founder and Exec Dir with the 1st 2025 RI KIDS COUNT #RIFactbook. 👏🏾👏🏾

En este episodio de Nuestra Salud hablaremos con la directora ejecutiva de Kids Count, Paige Parks acerca del nuevo reporte, concentrándonos en la salud de los niños Latinos. Thank you Pablo Rodriguez, MD for having me on! #RIFactbook RI KIDS COUNT

I had a great time this morning with Pat Ford & Bonnie Piekarski discussing the #RIFactbook The Coalition 📢! We discussed the impact of poverty & programs like #HeadStart and RI Works which help disrupt the cycle of poverty. I look forward to returning soon!

Thank you Rhode Island Senate President Valarie Lawson& Joshua Giraldo Rhode Island House of Representatives for your strong leadership for paid leave. Increasing the reimbursement rate is key to helping more families take time with their babies. So important for ALL families to get off to the RIght from the Start!

The future is what we make it. Future-oriented leaders study the trends of today to create a better future. Thank you Patricia Silva FutureGood for showing us how the #RIFactbook and #FuturismBuildsABetterFuture. RI KIDS COUNT

To get through the times ahead, it will require all of us to work together with a vision for a bright, equitable and inclusive future for #RI’s children. And there is a role for EVERYONE! #RIFactbook

Thank you Joe Shekarchi & Rhode Island House of Representatives for using the #RIFactbook to make important investments in #RI children & families. Prioritizing kids is easier when you have the data!

Exciting announcement that City Year Providence will now be City Year Rhode Island as the org expands its impact to more districts in RI! Now more kids will get support and experience the red coat effect!

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Congratulations Leanne Barrett of RI KIDS COUNT on being awarded the Elizabeth Burke Bryant Advocacy Award by the American Academy of Pediatrics, RI Chapter for your strong advocacy for babies & policies that improve health outcomes for children & families! 🎉RIght from the Start

Today youth advocated for the Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time (BOOST) bill championed by Mary Ann Shallcross Smith Representative Rhode Island House of Representatives & @alanadimario.bsky.social Rhode Island Senate (H5976/S870). Increased investments are needed to expand access to HQ programs & build sustain an effective OST workforce.

RI! The legislative session is in its last few weeks! We just sent out an e-news with a ton of links for you to step up for kids and families right here and now from your device. Let’s speak up for kids! myemail.constantcontact.com/Budget---Legis… #RI

Having a great time Providence Student Union quinceañera! Congratulations on 15 years of building student power in Providence!

📢 Most child support for RI Works families is kept by the state and federal government—parents get just $50/month. The Raising RI Coalition is holding a Lobby Day tomorrow to change that! 🗓️ Meet us June 5, at 3PM in front of the State House Library to talk to legislators.

📢 Session is ending soon! Use the link below to connect with quick advocacy opportunities! Urge the Rhode Island House of Representatives & Rhode Island Senate to prioritize kids today! myemail.constantcontact.com/Contact-House-…

Proud to be Board Chair of this impactful national network of state & local advocates Partnership for America’s Children. Read about our work here👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

ICYMI: RI KIDS COUNT hosted roundtable focused on maternal & infant health in #RI & highlights from new #RIFactbook indicators. Special thanks to Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island for their support & to the panel for their insights.

Thank you Luis Hernandez The Public's Radio 89.3FM for speaking with me about the impact of the proposed federal budget on #RI kids!

“When we reduce childhood poverty, we reduce the need for foster care”. Listening to Lisa Guillette with Deb Ruggiero. A great interview! buzzsprout.com/2062141/episod…