Rhode Island KIDS COUNT works to improve the health, safety, education, economic security, and development of RI’s children — with a core focus on equity.
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We are thrilled to share this year's #RIFactbook with you! rikidscount.org/factbook/
This year’s Factbook is inspired by and dedicated to Rhode Island’s immigrant children ♥️🦋
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Jun 12
Celebrating the inclusion of Rhode Island’s first permanent refundable Child Tax Credit in the budget!!
@EconProgressRI @riccforg @GovDanMcKee @RIHouseofReps @RISenate
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Jun 10
Let's make kids' issues nonpartisan again!
Our Executive Director @PaigeCParks was happy to partner with Majority Leader @MikeWChip on this really important issue for RI children!
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“We know what kids need to grow up healthy and connected so they can thrive as adults: Stable homes, strong schools, nutritious food, meaningful relationships and opportunities to learn, play and grow,” @PaigeCParks
pbn.com/kids-count-r-i-ranks… via @ProvBusNews
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What do the data tell us about how children and families are faring in RI?
The 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book uses trusted data to show where kids are making progress —and where challenges persist—across four domains. Visit aecf.org/databook to explore the latest data.
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"The goal of public assistance should never be permanent dependence. It should be stability, employability, and a path forward. If we are serious about helping families move out of poverty, Rhode Island needs to build better offramps from public assistance." 💯💯💯
Child support is not state revenue: Rhode Island urged to stop seizing child support from low-income families
The House minority leader and the head of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT want to change that:
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Child support is not state revenue: Rhode Island urged to stop seizing child support from low-income families
The House minority leader and the head of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT want to change that:
bostonglobe.com/2026/06/05/m…
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We are so excited to share an awesome new resource for you — community profiles!
We publish RI city town level data in the Factbook. To support community-level work, we also compile info on 5yr trends for key indicators in an easy-to-read format: rikidscount.org/community-pr…
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We were delighted to see that the FY 2027 budget passed by the House Finance Committee includes many items that will support children and families. We need to ensure that these important investments remain in the final budget!
Quick ways to take action: myemail.constantcontact.com/…
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Our Executive Director Paige Parks attended Sojourner House's 50th Anniversary Breakfast last week.
Thank you @sojournerri for your 50 years of supporting survivors, promoting health relationships, and advocating for change ♥️
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RI KIDS COUNT retweeted
TY to the RI Senate for passing legislation to expand Paid Family Leave. RI is one step closer to ensuring workers have the time they need to care for loved ones when it matters most. Now let’s get this critical legislation across the finish line bit.ly/3Q28mdo
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Thank you so much Central Falls for a wonderful Data in Your Backyard event!
Thank you Bank Newport @UHC for partnering with us to make this possible ✨
We’re in Central Falls this afternoon at their BEAUTIFUL new high school!
We’re here for the Central Falls Data in Your Backyard event. Here’s the data presentation: rikidscount.org/wp-content/u…
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RI KIDS COUNT retweeted
Jun 1
Happy #PrideMonth from Sesame Street! Join us in celebrating and uplifting the LGBTQIA members of our community. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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We’re in Central Falls this afternoon at their BEAUTIFUL new high school!
We’re here for the Central Falls Data in Your Backyard event. Here’s the data presentation: rikidscount.org/wp-content/u…
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May 28
Thank you East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva for having our Executive Director Paige Parks on your show!
Watch here 🤩
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RI KIDS COUNT retweeted
May 28
Don’t delay! Take action on the issues you care about using the link below, whether it’s ensuring access to mental health care, making sure the wealthiest RIers pay their fair share, or ensuring that families can access child care.⏰
May 28
📣the session is ending and RI kids need YOUR voice!
here's how to take *quick* action: conta.cc/3PRFKU6 #RI
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May 28
📣the session is ending and RI kids need YOUR voice!
here's how to take *quick* action: conta.cc/3PRFKU6 #RI
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May 28
So proud that our Senior Advocacy and Community Engagement Manager Jessica Vega, MA is speaking at this event today!
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RI KIDS COUNT retweeted
🚨 📢 Calling All Rhode Islanders! Budget is being released on Friday.
We need transparency‼️
@RIHouseofReps @RISenate: Tax Top 1% =investments for struggling Rhode Islanders.
➡️ Join Us to Rally Tomorrow
➡️ Contact Leadership ⬇️
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RI KIDS COUNT retweeted
POV: Tell me you care about tax justice without saying tax justice.
Hear from the 2026 Tax Justice Ambassadors!
#TaxJustice #YouthVoices #SocialImpact
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May 27
It only takes two minutes to make your voice heard and help protect access to mental healthcare for Rhode Island families!
All info in our e-news: conta.cc/4vhCAZb @RIghtStartRI
#mentalhealth #RI #MHAM
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