Rhode Island KIDS COUNT

05/28/2026

Thank you Bob DaSilva, East Providence Mayor for having our Executive Director Paige Parks on your show!

Watch here 🤩
https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=qaI65f_YoK7dhnG0&v=bNdlPvzRZ9A&feature=youtu.be

The Pulse of East Providence with Mayor Bob DaSilva

Join Mayor Bob DaSilva as he invites local citizens of East Provide...

05/28/2026

📣the session is ending and RI kids need YOUR voice!

here's how to take *quick* action: https://conta.cc/3PRFKU6

RIght from the Start Raising Rhode Island: Lifting Children and Families Out of Deep Poverty The Economic Progress Institute Sandra Cano Gregg Perry Mobolaji Omisore Naiommy Baret Stephanie Beaute Governor Dan McKee Rhode Island Senate

05/28/2026

So proud that our Senior Advocacy and Community Engagement Manager Jessica Vega, MA is speaking at this event today!

05/27/2026

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: https://conta.cc/4vhCAZb

RIght from the Start

Email from Rhode Island KIDS COUNT PediPRN Take Action for Children's Mental Health Rhode Island is facing a growing maternal and children’s mental health crisis, while also experiencing a severe shor

05/26/2026

Today was our wonderful intern Isabella’s last day with us! 🥹♥️

Isabella is a junior at The Met High School, Providence and Newport, RI and has been with us all academic year, learning and contributing consistently ♥️ we are so thankful for her teamwork and for choosing us as one of her sites!

05/22/2026

“Family home visiting is a lifeline for hundreds of Rhode Island families and young children who benefit from these programs every year. Now is the time to adequately fund these proven programs so they can serve families in need for decades to come.”

Take 20 seconds to help fund these vital programs! https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/RFTSRI/Campaigns/137051/Respond RI’s babies will be better because of it 🥹♥️ RIght from the Start

Research shows these programs lead to significant reductions in child maltreatment and language delays, while improving maternal mental health and school readiness, writes R.I. pediatrician.

05/19/2026

We'll never stop working toward the day when all children are free from gun violence. We'll never stop grieving the innocence lost to gun violence.

'Americas handprint' — a poem by Woonsocket resident + Dean College student Jamie Brannon* — is hitting especially hard today.



* from this year's Factbook

05/18/2026

Hard copies of the 2026 Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook are available!

Order a hard copy of the by completing
the online order form: https://form.jotform.com/260605605784157

05/15/2026

Paige sat with East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva to talk data, Factbook, & kids! Thank you for the warm welcome and great conversation.

Bob DaSilva, East Providence Mayor

05/15/2026

We were glad to present with the RI Afterschool Network at the RI STEAM Expo & discussed how data is everywhere and can be used by anyone!

Governor Dan McKee Rhode Island Afterschool Network