Rhode Island KIDS COUNT advances equitable policies that improve the lives of all Rhode Island children and eliminate disparities through the power of data, advocacy, and civic action.
Our vision is that every child in Rhode Island—regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, zip code, immigration status, neighborhood, or income—will thrive in a community where they are healthy, safe, educated, and economically secure.
With the generous support of our funders and the community, we are able to provide information on child well-being, stimulate dialogue on children’s issues, and promote equity, accountability, and action.
New releases & recent events
Be the first to know! Our e-news is a great way to hear about the latest events, advocacy opportunities, what we’re up to, and more. Here are the latest editions:
- RI’s State of the State, proposed budget, and legislative updates (January 2026)
- Family Home Visiting Brief + 2026 RI Legislative Session (January 2026)
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Recent events + releases:
- Presentation + panel discussion ‘Whole Person, Whole Pregnancy: Bridging Maternal and Behavioral Health in RI’: Data presentation, event pics, and media advisory
- New policy brief! Family Home Visiting in RI: Financing, Staffing, and Access, 2025
- This publication was authored by Greg Fox with support from Rhode Island KIDS COUNT and Children’s Friend.
In the news
- Proposal to pay for the needs of families is no gimmick
- Who qualifies for McKee’s proposed child tax credit?
- Legislative effort underway to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in school committee elections
- Community Mobile Health Clinic meets mothers’ needs after giving birth
- Every child in Rhode Island deserves the opportunity to thrive
- Rhode Island KIDS COUNT lays out its 2026 budgetary and legislative priorities
- Rhode Island Kids Count releases budgetary, legislative priorities for 2026
- Nonprofits are making a difference in RI. These are their stories
- Safety of All Students a Priority
- R.I. governor vows to maintain Head Start funding
- Rhode Island Kids Count releases budgetary, legislative priorities for 2026
- Media coverage continued
The Factbook
Published annually since 1995, The Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook is the primary publication of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT.
The Factbook is accessible for free online, but if you would like a hard copy, you can purchase the Factbook here. If you are a tax-exempt organization, you can purchase the Factbook with this form.
