Rhode Island KIDS COUNT and the Rhode Island Teen Pregnancy Coalition co-sponsored a policy roundtable to discuss findings from theIssue Brief: Teen Pregnancy and Parenting in Rhode Island
The policy roundtable was attended by educators, health care providers, child welfare service providers, state agencies, advocates, and political and community leaders from across the state.
The event began with welcoming remarks from:
Constance Howes President, Women and Infants’ Hospital
Dr. David Gifford Director, Rhode Island Department of Health
Highlights from the Issue Brief were Presented by:
Leanne Barrett Policy Analyst, Rhode Island KIDS COUNT
Patricia Flanagan, M.D. Pediatrician, Hasbro Children’s Hospital Teen-Tot Clinic Chair, Rhode Island Teen Pregnancy Coalition
The policy roundtable discussion was attended by educators, health care providers, child welfare service providers, state agencies, advocates, and political and community leaders from across the state.