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.
Providence, RI
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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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Opinion: RI's nonprofits are more than just service providers: Commentary providencejournal.com/story/…
A child missed in the 2030 Census won’t be counted again until high school. That’s a decade of lost funding for schools, health care, and services.
Comment by Nov. 2: conta.cc/4hPAqvN
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The RI Food Bank's Community Outreach team has compiled a helpful guide of utilities resources - available in both English and Spanish. 🔌@liveunitedri @RIHumanServices @dioprovidence @RIHousing @RIEOHousing
View or download here: tinyurl.com/y9wdkk3k
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Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!
Today and every day, The King Center honors the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and vital contributions of Indigenous communities. As we work toward building the #BelovedCommunity, we recognize that true peace and justice cannot exist without actively advocating for Indigenous rights.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #MLK #IndigenousRights #WorldHouse
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In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, the word of the day is “tradition.” Together with our friend Zahn McClarnon we honor Indigenous people around the world and the many ways they share their culture and traditions every day. #IndigenousPeoplesDay
Save the date for our Celebration of Children's Health and Well-Being! It will be held from 12-1:3opm on Monday, November 23, 2026.
Registration will be available soon.
Proud to be a part of this! Join us on October 22 at 6 PM.
It’s free, and all are welcome. Registration and more info here: rwpconservancy.org/event/fil…
* send in your story by the end of today!*
Speak Up for Head Start: Our Comment and How to Submit Yours myemail.constantcontact.com/…
We had a great time at the #Providence Data in Your Backyard event this morning! Our Deputy Director @stephgeller crushed it.
Here's the data presentation, focused specifically on #PVD children + families: rikidscount.org/wp-content/u…
Huge congrats to our partners and friends @EconProgressRI for the 15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference.
The Conference featured the release of the 2026 Rhode Island Standard of Need, keynote remarks from Ellen Nissebaum at the @CenterOnBudget + an awesome panel!
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Here's a link to the @RIKidsCount indicator on Arts Education -- rikidscount.org/wp-content/u…
RI study links sustained arts education to lower chronic absenteeism. For more information about arts education, its value, and what districts and grades have the highest enrollment, see the @RIKidsCount indicator on Arts Education pbn.com/r-i-study-links-sust… via @ProvBusNews
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RI study links sustained arts education to lower chronic absenteeism. For more information about arts education, its value, and what districts and grades have the highest enrollment, see the @RIKidsCount indicator on Arts Education pbn.com/r-i-study-links-sust… via @ProvBusNews
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The 2026 midterm election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Now is a good time to review your voter registration status and confirm your name and address are up to date.
Take a few minutes to check your information today: vote.org/am-i-registered-to-…
9/24 @ 4:30pm: Join @AnnenbergInst and the Africana Studies/Rites and Reason Theatre for a film screening!
The award-winning documentary Legacy: Apartheid's Shadow will be screened, followed by a panel discussion w filmmaker Tara Erica Moore.
Info + registration QR in flyer:
When SNAP participation declines, families lose access to food, communities lose federal dollars, and local economies suffer.
Congress can take action to reverse the harm and strengthen SNAP. Take one moment to tell them to invest in SNAP! secure.everyaction.com/76Itk…
Thank you so much to our sponsors Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island and UnitedHealthcare!
@BBBSA @UHC
Join us next Wednesday for the Providence Data in Your Backyard!
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This event brings local data from our Factbook into communities so they can identify and celebrate areas of strength where the community is making progress. 🥰
Join us next Wednesday for the Providence Data in Your Backyard!
secure.lglforms.com/form_eng…
This event brings local data from our Factbook into communities so they can identify and celebrate areas of strength where the community is making progress. 🥰
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New public charge rule will reduce health coverage, nutrition assistance & other sources of support for immigrant families, including US citizen children in those families @ImmigrantRI @RIKidsCount nytimes.com/2026/09/15/opini…
🎉 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hispanic families are central to RI's present and future. The data backs it up!
In 2020, 27% of RI children were Hispanic, and today 32% of our public school students are Hispanic.
📊 Full data: rikidscount.org/factbook/
Data shows Black, Hispanic + IEP students are disproportionately referred to law enforcement + arrested in #RI schools.
Our new guide helps districts build safer, more equitable discipline practices— w/ law enforcement as a last resort, not 1st response. rikidscount.org/wp-content/u…
