Haiku-writing child advocate mom who loves Rhode Island and hates injustice. Deputy Director @RIKidsCount
Cranston, RI
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What a great opportunity for youth interested in law & the justice system @ri4cj @youngvoicesri @youthinactionri @Ariseducation Landmark RI case on suspects' rights is focus of teen civics camp providencejournal.com/story/… via @projo
Learn why the Census is so important and how you can raise your voice and ensure that all children (and people) are counted @CountAllKids
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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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.
Thank you @risca1967 for the important work you do highlighting the value of the arts
Here's a link to the @RIKidsCount indicator on Arts Education -- rikidscount.org/wp-content/u…
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
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
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…
Healthy school meals for all would improve children’s health and development, educational outcomes, and the fiscal health of our schools @RIKidsCount @RIFoodBank @aharhodeisland @RIHSC_1
Free school meals have broad public support. 79% of registered voters support offering free school meals to all students, regardless of family income. It’s time to make healthy school meals available to every child. #SchoolMeals4All
As the school year starts, listen to these students thanking the teachers who showed up for them and helped them when they were experiencing homelessness and know how much what you did and do means @RIDeptEd @rihomeless youtu.be/p6tkCBsytVU?si=Gwvs… via @YouTube
The primary election in RI is Sept 9 and the general election Nov 3. Before you cast your vote, see where candidates for governor stand on economic well-being, health, education & immigration — all issues that impact RI kids.
🗳️ NEW: RI Governor Candidate Survey Responses are here!
📊We asked 2026 RI governor candidates where they stand on issues affecting RI's kids & families. Read their full unedited answers at rikidscount.org !
I was excited when this passed in Rhode Island, though there is still a lot of work to be done to improve food access @LGSabinaMatos @CCF_1995 @RIFoodCouncil
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It’s hard for kids to learn, grow, run, play, and just be kids when they’re hungry. SNAP cuts are hurting kids and families in your community. Speak out and reverse these harmful cuts. @fractweets @RIKidsCount @RIFoodBank @SenJackReed @SenWhitehouse @RepGabeAmo @Rep_Magaziner
67% of RI households on SNAP had incomes below the federal poverty line ($27,320/yr for a family of 3) in Oct. 2025.
The average benefit? $766/month.
SNAP is a lifeline, not a luxury. Call (202) 224-3121 + tell Congress to protect it.
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Being able to walk or bike to a grocery store, playground, school, or work safely helps children and families stay healthy AND provides opportunities to form connections with neighbors @BCBSRI @Brown_SPH @GrowSmartRI @RIKidsCount
Survey finds RI residents want places to walk, exercise, bike safely. “When people don’t feel safe walking in their community or lack reliable ways to access everyday resources it affects their ability to stay healthy/connected” - @BCBSRI's Carolyn Belisle
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If you missed the meet and greets we @RIKidsCount held with RI candidates for governor, you can still see and hear the candidates in action talking about their views on kids’ issues with our Executive Director, @PaigeCParks here rikidscount.org
🗳️ New series: RI Governor Candidate Meet + Greets!
Watch our Executive Director Paige Parks talk kids' issues with candidates who took us up on our offer:
✅ Ken Block
✅ Helena Foulkes
✅ Jay Gotra
✅ Aaron Guckian
Watch now: rikidscount.org/events
#RIPolitics #Vote2026
Some great opportunities next week to meet candidates for RI Governor and hear their views on kids’ issues from the comfort of your desk, couch, playground, or office.
🗳️ Meet the RI Governor candidates! Join us for virtual 30-min meet & greets w/ Paige Parks:
🔹 Ken Block: Aug 11, 1-1:30pm
🔹 Jay Gotra: Aug 11, 2-2:30pm
🔹 Aaron Guckian: Aug 13, 3-3:30pm
🔹 Helena Foulkes: Aug 13, 4-4:30pm
Register: rikidscount.org/events
Take a look at our annual Legislative Wrap-Up and help us celebrate victories for kids like the state’s first permanent refundable Child Tax Credit AND identify what we still have to work on together.
Our 2026 Legislative Wrap-Up is here! rikidscount.org/wp-content/u…
We hope this is a helpful resource as you continue your work on behalf of Rhode Island's children and families.
#RI #RhodeIsland
This legislative session, the @RIHouseofReps & @RISenate passed a budget that included important investments in children’s mental health, including MRSS and PediPRN, that will ensure that children and youth get the care they need when and where they need it.
Opinion piece by @EBB_RI in @projo: With just 35 days from becoming the new House Speaker and Majority Leader to passage of the state budget, Speaker @CBlazejewski and Majority Leader @repkazarian gathered information, focused on results and made it a priority to include these programs in the FY27 state budget.
Full opinion piece: providencejournal.com/story/…
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The new public charge rule could make immigrant and mixed-status families afraid to access the nutrition programs they need. Our latest FRAC Chat explains what the rule does, who it applies to, and what advocates can do before it takes effect on Sept. 18. frac.org/blog/what-anti-hung…
High-functioning juvenile hearing boards can help youth learn the consequences of their actions and make restitution while keeping them out of the court system and deeper involvement with the youth justice system. @ri4cj
"A young person’s first contact with the justice system should not depend on the city or town where it happens. Yet in Rhode Island, that is still too often the case."
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/… via @RICurrent
Stephanie Geller retweeted
Children can't control whether their families lose SNAP, but they live with the consequences.
Hunger makes it harder to learn, grow, and stay healthy.
Congress must restore SNAP and protect children's access to the nutrition they need to thrive. frac.org/blog/children-older…