The Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Issue Brief Series provide more in-depth information and analysis on a topic than is possible in the Factbook. The Issue Brief series is made possible through the generous support of CVS/pharmacy. The following Issue Briefs pertain to School Readiness:

Caring for Rhode Island's Infants and Toddlers, November 2004. Issue Brief #21.

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Infants: Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities, April 2002. Issue Brief #10

Food Stamps: Comprehensive Food Assistance Program, November 2005. Issue Brief #25.

Parenting and Family Support, July 2005. Issue Brief #24.

Grandparents and Other Relative Caregivers in Rhode Island, May 2005. Issue Brief #23.

Safety, Permanency and Well-Being for Children in State Care, December 2004. Issue Brief #22.

Caring for Rhode Island's Infants and Toddlers, November 2004. Issue Brief #21.

Access to Dental Care For Children in Rhode Island, October 2004. Issue Brief #20

Children with Autism in Rhode Island, December 2003. Issue Brief #19.

Improving Outcomes for Children with Special Needs, November 2003. Issue Brief #18.

Health Insurance for Children and Families, March 2003. Issue Brief #17.

Childhood Lead Poisoning, February 2003. Issue Brief #16

Children's Mental Health Services in Rhode Island, October 2002. Issue Brief #15

Child Poverty in Rhode Island, September 2002. Issue Brief #14

Safe and Affordable Housing for Rhode Island's Children, June, 2001 (updated June 2002). Issue Brief #13

School-Based Health Centers In Rhode Island, May 2001 (updated May 2002). Issue Brief #12

Access to Dental Care for Children in Rhode Island, January 2001 (updated May 2002). Issue Brief #11

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Infants: Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities, April 2002. Issue Brief #10

Children Exposed to Domestic Violence, October 2000. Issue Brief #9