This Issue Brief Series provides an in-depth analysis of current issues affecting children. Recent topics include child poverty, high school graduation rates and teen pregnancy. The Issue Brief series is made possible through the generous support of Hasbro Children’s Fund. 

2008 Supplement with New High School Graduation Rates, June 2008.

Achieving Permanency for Children and Youth in Foster Care, May 2008. Issue Brief #36.

Health Insurance for Children and Families in Rhode Island, May 2008. Issue Brief #35.

Rhode Island Children in Immigrant Families, January 2008. Issue Brief #34.

Quality Child Care and Early Learning in Rhode Island, December 2007. Issue Brief#33.

Child Poverty in Rhode Island, September 2007. Issue Brief #32.

Preterm Births in Rhode Island, June 2007. Issue Brief #31.

Teen Pregnancy and Parenting in Rhode Island, December 2006. Issue Brief #30.

Improving Graduation Rates in Rhode Island Issue Brief, November 2006. Issue Brief #29. 

Preventing Childhood Obesity in Rhode Island Issue Brief, May 2006. Issue Brief #28.

Building Better Lives for Youth Leaving Foster Care, May 2006. Issue Brief #27.

Child Poverty in Rhode Island: A Statistical Profile, January 2006. Issue Brief #26. 

Food Stamps: A 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. 

Covering Kids Rhode Island, September 2000. Issue Brief #8. Call Rhode Island KIDS COUNT at 401-351-9400 ext. 18 for a copy.

Childhood Poverty in Rhode Island: A Statistical Profile, November 1999. Issue Brief #7.Please Call Rhode Island KIDS COUNT at 401-351-9400 ext. 18 for a copy.

Issues Affecting the Well-Being of Rhode Island's Youngest Children, December 1998. Issue Brief #6.

Cost-Benefit of Early Childhood Programs, December 1998. Issue Brief #5.

Child Care in Rhode Island: Caring for Infants and Pre-school Children, October 1997. Issue Brief #4. 

Childhood Lead Poisoning, February 1997. Issue Brief #3.

Food For Thought: Childhood Nutrition, August 1996. Issue Brief #2.

Welfare Reform: How Will We Know If It's Good For Children, April 1996. Issue Brief #1.