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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….

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!

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

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…

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

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…

"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…

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

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…

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

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…

TAKE ACTION: Tell your Reps & Senators to expand TCI now 👉 bit.ly/45Fe4ax #ExpandTCI #RICares #NoCostBigWin Valarie Lawson, Rhode Island Senate, Joshua Giraldo, Joe Shekarchi, Rhode Island House of Representatives, RIght from the Start, Latino Policy Institute, RI KIDS COUNT, RIPIN, AARP Rhode Island, RIBBA

RI has an urgent need to strengthen paid family leave. Here's real talk from a real Mom about why! 🫡Valarie Lawson, Joshua Giraldo Joe Shekarchi, Rhode Island House of Representatives, RIght from the Start, AARP Rhode Island, RI KIDS COUNT, Latino Policy Institute, Women's Fund of Rhode Island, RI Working Families Party, RI Coalition for Children & Families #RIPaidLeave #TimetoCare

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…

It's time for RI to improve its paid family leave program. Calling on Rhode Island Senate & Rhode Island House of Representatives to pass this bill which will help families take the time off they need to care for their loved ones RIght from the Start RI KIDS COUNT EconomicProgressRI

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."

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

The RIght from the Start campaign thanks Speaker Joe Shekarchi, Senate President Valarie Lawson, and our champions in the Rhode Island House of Representatives and Rhode Island Senate for pushing for these important investments in child care and children's health!

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 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