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Rhode Island
Kids Count Factbook

New at Rhode Island KIDS COUNT

Rhode Island KIDS COUNT has prepared snapshots of select provisions affecting children and families in the Governor's FY2011 Budget Request. The Budget snapshots are now available in the following issue areas: K-12 Education and Health Insurance Coverage for Children and Families. Budget snapshots for more issue areas coming soon!

President Obama's budget proposal for FY 2011 has also been released. For more information on appropriations to programs affecting children and families, view the Child Welfare League of America's analysis of the President's budget request and a chart of funding for selected children's programs.

Watch the Rhode Island Kids Count cable television show featuring Cathy Ciano, Executive Director, Parent Support Network of Rhode Island and Elizabeth Earls, President and CEO, Rhode Island Council of Community Mental Health Organizations about mental health services and supports for children and families in Rhode Island.

Save the Date! The 16th annual Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook will be released at a policy breakfast on Monday, April 12th at a new location this year at the Westin Providence, One West Exchange Street, Providence, RI. Registration is required. For more information, email rikids@rikidscount.org.

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