RIght from the Start (@rightstartri) 's Twitter Profile
RIght from the Start

@rightstartri

RIght from the Start is a legislative + state budget campaign to advance policies for young children and their families in Rhode Island.

ID: 1221792171671609345

linkhttps://rightfromthestartri.org/ calendar_today27-01-2020 13:49:50

1,1K Tweet

398 Followers

65 Following

RIght from the Start (@rightstartri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As we enter the final weeks of the legislative session, we're urging Rhode Island House of Representatives + Rhode Island Senate to adopt our #RIghtStart agenda. You can see our full agenda here: rightfromthestartri.org/our-agenda/ - And supporting policy fact sheets for all 11 priorities here: rightfromthestartri.org/right-start-fa….

RIght from the Start (@rightstartri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Yesterday, the Salazar family proudly represented RI at ZERO TO THREE's Strolling Thunder advocacy day at the U.S. Capitol. Thank you Senator Jack Reed, Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman Gabe Amo + Congressman Seth Magaziner for meeting with the Salazar's to hear about policies babies + families need to thrive!

Yesterday, the Salazar family proudly represented RI at <a href="/ZEROTOTHREE/">ZERO TO THREE</a>'s Strolling Thunder advocacy day at the U.S. Capitol. Thank you <a href="/SenJackReed/">Senator Jack Reed</a>, <a href="/SenWhitehouse/">Sheldon Whitehouse</a>, <a href="/RepGabeAmo/">Congressman Gabe Amo</a> + <a href="/Rep_Magaziner/">Congressman Seth Magaziner</a> for meeting with the Salazar's to hear about policies babies + families need to thrive!
Paige Parks (@paigecparks) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

Congratulations <a href="/LeanneBarrettRI/">Leanne Barrett</a> of <a href="/RIKidsCount/">RI KIDS COUNT</a> on being awarded the Elizabeth Burke Bryant Advocacy Award by the <a href="/RIAAPChapter/">American Academy of Pediatrics, RI Chapter</a> for your strong advocacy for babies &amp; policies that improve health outcomes for children &amp; families! 🎉<a href="/RIghtStartRI/">RIght from the Start</a>
RIght from the Start (@rightstartri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

RIght Start supports Revenue for Rhode Islanders call for a modest surtax on the top 1% of income earners in RI to generate millions in new revenue for priorities like affordable child care that help everyone to thrive. Click here to sign the petition: forms.gle/dhQLB5jKqVgACs…

RIght Start supports Revenue for Rhode Islanders call for a modest surtax on the top 1% of income earners in RI to generate millions in new revenue for priorities like affordable child care that help everyone to thrive. Click here to sign the petition: forms.gle/dhQLB5jKqVgACs…
RI KIDS COUNT (@rikidscount) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us June 2 for a policy event focused on maternal +infant health! Registration here: form.jotform.com/251284756929168 #RIFactbook #HealthEquityRI

Join us June 2 for a policy event focused on maternal +infant health! 

Registration here: form.jotform.com/251284756929168 

#RIFactbook #HealthEquityRI
RIght from the Start (@rightstartri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us for a Zoom Education Funding Formula & Early Childhood Listening Session on Wed. June 4th, from 7-8pm. Share your perspective, and big ideas on what a fair and effective Education Funding Formula would look like for RI's early childhood system. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

RIght from the Start (@rightstartri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Rhode Island has crisis level shortage of child care. Nine out of 10 families cannot afford quality childcare. The time to act is now." providencejournal.com/story/news/pol…

RIght from the Start (@rightstartri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Please take one minute and one click to contact your state legislators to urge them to restore $1.1 million in funding for infant/toddler child care that was left out of the proposed FY 2026 state budget: votervoice.net/RFTSRI/campaig… #ChildCareIsEssential

Please take one minute and one click to contact your state legislators to urge them to restore $1.1 million in funding for infant/toddler child care that was left out of the proposed FY 2026 state budget: votervoice.net/RFTSRI/campaig… #ChildCareIsEssential
RIght from the Start (@rightstartri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us tonight at 5:00pm for a #RIghtStart open coalition Zoom as we discuss advocating for our top state budget and legislative priorities in the last weeks of the RI General Assembly session. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us tonight at 5:00pm for a #RIghtStart open coalition Zoom as we discuss advocating for our top state budget and legislative priorities in the last weeks of the RI General Assembly session. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
RIght from the Start (@rightstartri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our latest #RIghtStart update is out with details on how you can take action today to support our budget and legislative priorities for RI kids & families! conta.cc/4dOW27Z

RIght from the Start (@rightstartri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

THIS is why Rhode Island House of Representatives + Rhode Island Senate need to restore $1.1 million in funding for infant/toddler care that was left out of the proposed FY 2026 state budget. Need to retain our early childhood educators to keep infant classrooms open for working families! bostonglobe.com/2025/06/05/met…

RIght from the Start (@rightstartri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great Boston Globe Rhode Island commentary by Tatiana Baena on the need to improve RI's paid family leave program by increasing the wage replacement rate so middle and lower-income RI families can afford to take time off when they literally need it most. bostonglobe.com/2025/06/06/met…

RIght from the Start (@rightstartri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We need better paid family leave in RI cranstononline.com/stories/we-nee… via Rhody Beat - "The paltry 60% wage reimbursement we have is wholly insufficient to sustain families during a time of medical crisis or the birth of a baby."

RIght from the Start (@rightstartri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Big Wins For Rhode Island Babies & Kids In The FY 2026 State Budget: ✔️3 Year Extension Of Child Care For Child Care Educators Pilot ✔️$3 Million Commitment To Infant Care ✔️$750,000 for MomsPRN Program ✔️Pediatric Primary Care Rate Review conta.cc/3SOirbN

RIght from the Start (@rightstartri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last night the Rhode Island Senate approved S-974 to improve paid family leave in RI by increasing the wage replacement rate, expanding the contribution base, and expanding the definition of family. Thank you Senate President Valarie Lawson for championing this important legislation!

Last night the <a href="/RISenate/">Rhode Island Senate</a> approved S-974 to improve paid family leave in RI by increasing the wage replacement rate, expanding the contribution base, and expanding the definition of family. Thank you Senate President <a href="/Val_Lawson/">Valarie Lawson</a> for championing this important legislation!
RIght from the Start (@rightstartri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last week, the House Ed & Workforce Committee held a hearing on child care availability and affordability. Members on both sides of the aisle agreed Congress must support working families in accessing affordable, quality child care: ffyf.org/2025/06/25/hou… via First Five Years Fund