Rhode Island Kids Count Annual Breakfast Release of the 2007 Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook
The Factbook was released to an audience of over 500 people and presented to policymakers and community leaders on Monday, March 26, 2007. The 2007 Factbook contains the latest available statistics on 62 different aspects of children’s lives for Rhode Island's 39 cities and towns.
Elizabeth Burke Bryant welcomes guests to the 13th annual Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook Breakfast.
Dr. Lewis Lipsitt, Board Chair of Rhode Island Kids Count, shared findings from a long-term study of 4,000 children in Rhode Island from birth to adulthood in his welcoming remarks.
Kati Haycock, Director of The Education Trust, focused her keynote address on the basic tenet of the Trust’s work, "All children will learn at high levels if they are taught to high levels."
Yosa Yon, Winner of the Annual Shakespeare Acting and Recitation Competition, performs at the annual breakfast.
Abel Hernandez, the youth speaker, shares his successes and challenges.
The Factbook was presented to community leaders and policymakers, including:
Governor Donald Carcieri
Congressman Patrick Kennedy
Tyler Denmead
Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Roberts
The Honorable Thomas Slater
Secretary of State Ralph Mollis
General Treasurer Frank Caprio
Mayor David Cicilline
Mayor Scott Avedisian
Elizabeth Burke Bryant (left) presents Karen Voci (right) an award for her leadership and advocacy efforts during her tenure as Vice President for Program at the Rhode Island Foundation.
Milton Nachbar (left) receives accolades from Dr. Lipsitt (right). Milton Nachbar was recognized for his dedication to shining a spotlight on issues of importance to children and families as the Executive Producer of Access Rhode Island's Kids Count Cable TV Show
Elizabeth Burke Bryant welcomes guests to the 13th annual Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook Breakfast.
Dr. Lewis Lipsitt, Board Chair of Rhode Island Kids Count, shared findings from a long-term study of 4,000 children in Rhode Island from birth to adulthood in his welcoming remarks.
Abel Hernandez, the youth speaker, shares his successes and challenges.
Congressman Patrick Kennedy
Tyler Denmead
Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Roberts
The Honorable Thomas Slater
Secretary of State Ralph Mollis
General Treasurer Frank Caprio
Mayor David Cicilline
Mayor Scott Avedisian
Elizabeth Burke Bryant (left) presents Karen Voci (right) an award for her leadership and advocacy efforts during her tenure as Vice President for Program at the Rhode Island Foundation.
Milton Nachbar (left) receives accolades from Dr. Lipsitt (right). Milton Nachbar was recognized for his dedication to shining a spotlight on issues of importance to children and families as the Executive Producer of Access Rhode Island's Kids Count Cable TV Show
