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.
ADVOCACY THIS SESSION: See our 2026 Budgetary & Legislative Priorities
New releases & recent events
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Our latest edition: It’s Family Home Visiting Week: Stop leaving federal $ on the table
Recent releases + events:
- Registration is open for the Factbook breakfast! We will release the 2026 Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook on Monday, May 4, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (801 Greenwich Avenue in Warwick, RI). We hope you can join us!
- Learn how to advocate! We believe communities most impacted by public policy have the power to lead and create change. Communities deserve to understand how decisions are made, how to use their voices to influence policy, and how to organize for meaningful change. To help make this happen, we created a two-page guide to state policy and testifying at the Rhode Island General Assembly!
- Please also see this publication in Spanish: Pasos de acción para la abogacía en Rhode Island
- Related: Our 2026 Budgetary & Legislative Priorities
In the news
- Demand for doulas in R.I. rises after insurance change
- Equity drives expansion of publicly funded pre-K in RI
- Lawmakers seek permanent funding for referral hotlines connecting families to mental health care
- New RI plan to cut income taxes gains momentum with lawmakers
- Equity Impact Statements will mean better legislation that protects at-risk communities
- Mind the Gap: Educational Inequality in Rhode Island Public Schools
- Proposal to pay for the needs of families is no gimmick
- 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 Breakfast is held annually in the Spring to release our most important publication – The Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook.
Over the past three decades, the annual Factbook release has become the largest children’s public policy event of the year, and is attended by more than 500 community leaders and elected officials.
2026 Factbook Breakfast: Register now!
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Sponsors
Sponsoring a Rhode Island KIDS COUNT event is a great opportunity to show the community your commitment to uplifting child well-being and support of youth equity.
Whether you choose to be a sponsor for a single event or all of our events during the year, the benefits you receive will showcase your commitment to Rhode Island’s youth and support the incredibly important work we do as a non-profit organization. Please see our sponsorship opportunities that are available.
Together, we can strengthen Rhode Island communities, elevate children and families, and amplify your impact — both in the lives you help change and the audiences you reach.
Please contact us for more information about our sponsorship opportunities.
2026 Gold Tier Sponsor – thank you!
