Today was our wonderful intern Isabella’s last day with us! 🥹♥️ Isabella is a junior at The Met and has been with us all academic year, learning and contributing consistently ♥️ we are so thankful for her teamwork and for choosing us as one of her sites!

Take 20 seconds to help fund these vital programs! www.votervoice.net/mobile/RFTSR... RI’s babies will be better because of it 🥹♥️ @rightstartri.bsky.social

“Family home visiting is a lifeline for hundreds of Rhode Island families and young children who benefit from these programs every year. Now is the time to adequately fund these proven programs so they can serve families in need for decades to come.” www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/22/m...

'Americas handprint' — a poem by Woonsocket resident + Dean College student Jamie Brannon* — is hitting especially hard today. #IslamicCenter #SanDiego * from this year's Factbook

We'll never stop working toward the day when all children are free from gun violence. We'll never stop grieving the innocence lost to gun violence. #IslamicCenter #SanDiego

Hard copies of the 2026 Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook are available! Order a hard copy of the #RIFactbook by completing the online order form: form.jotform.com/260605605784...

Paige sat with East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva to talk data, Factbook, & kids! Thank you for the warm welcome and great conversation.

We were glad to present with the RI Afterschool Network at the RI STEAM Expo & discussed how data is everywhere and can be used by anyone!

“The main takeaway is the incredible impact that immigrants have always made to our state,” Latino Policy Institute executive director Marcela Betancur.

Also honored at the event were R.I. General Treasurer James Diossa, Barbara Papitto, Dennis Littky, Marcy Reyes, Papitto Opportunity Connection Foundation. 💫

So honored to have our ED @paigeparks.bsky.social give the keynote at the The Financial Literacy Youth Initiative Gala! Paige was the keynote speaker + discussed why culturally relevant financial literacy programs are key to overcoming longstanding disparities in economic well-being for children.

The Economic Progress Institute, the Latino Policy Institute, and the Immigration Research Initiative are proud to release a new report exploring the economic and fiscal impacts of deportation in RI. Full Report: bit.ly/4dG5z2y TY @bostonglobe.com for the coverage. Read the article: bit.ly/4wt5FCe

We are so honored to receive the Junior Achievement of RI Morris J.W. Gaebe Profiles in Excellence Award 🥹♥️ thank you Junior Achievement of Rhode Island so much!

Join us a week from tomorrow! Register here: bit.ly/42v0qUU

Today is #ProviderAppreciationDay! Child care providers are the backbone of our communities, ensuring children have safe, nurturing places to learn & grow. Let’s recognize their work & continue supporting policies that strengthen child care. #CelebrateChildCare

TAX THE RICH! Sign on to the letter of support here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tax-...

What could be sweeter than these little learners proudly singing If You’re Happy and You Know It?! Thank you @childrensfriend.bsky.social for sharing some of your wonderful students—and educators❣️ these kids participated in Strolling Thunder, which calls for better investments in early childhood.

Over 15% of Rhode Island kids live in poverty — and advocates say housing costs are making it worse www.oceanstatemedia.org/news-culture...

Key findings from 2026 RI Kids Count Factbook www.wpri.com/news/educati... via @wpri12.bsky.social

Five key stats from the #RIFactbook! www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/04/m... via @globeri.bsky.social

Thank you to all who joined us yesterday for the #RIFactbook Breakfast! First set of pics here 😍https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=RhodeIslandKIDSCOUNT&set=a.1451293790367108 ✨All pics via Dominique Sindayiganza www.sindayiganza.com ✨

Joined @rikidscount.bsky.social's annual breakfast to reflect on the challenges facing kids and families across the Ocean State. Thanks for all you do to help kids grow up healthy and ready to succeed.

This morning, Senate President Valarie Lawson took part in the @rikidscount.bsky.social 2026 Factbook Breakfast at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. The new Factbook is available here: rikidscount.org/factbook/

Had a great morning at @rikidscount.bsky.social's annual Factbook Breakfast in Warwick. Rhode Island children should have the health care, education, and the essentials needed to live happy, healthy lives. And we owe it to them to deliver.

When RI kids thrive, we all succeed. @rikidscount.bsky.social does critical work advocating for the health & well-being of RI children and their annual Fact Book informs smart, forward-looking policy that helps families get ahead & strengthens our communities.

We are thrilled to share this year's #RIFactbook with you! rikidscount.org/factbook/ This year’s Factbook is inspired by and dedicated to Rhode Island’s immigrant children ♥️🦋

We can’t wait to share the Factbook with you TOMORROW❣️❣️❣️

We greatly appreciate the support of our 2026 Factbook Breakfast Children's Legacy Sponsors! Thank you United Healthcare Community Plan for supporting our work!

We can't wait to hear from you, Victoria! 🤩

Proud to stand in solidarity with you, Immigrant Coalition of Rhode Island 💗🦋

We greatly appreciate the support of our 2026 Factbook Breakfast Children's Legacy Sponsors! Thank you Delta Dental of RI for supporting our work!

We greatly appreciate the support of our 2026 Factbook Breakfast Children's Legacy Sponsors! Thank you @bcbsri.bsky.social for supporting our work!

Registration CLOSES tomorrow at NOON! This is the final call! We will release the 2026 #RIFactbook on Monday, May 4, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. rikidscount.org/factbook-bre...

We greatly appreciate the support of our 2026 Factbook Breakfast Children's Legacy Sponsors! Thank you BankNewport for supporting our work!

It's World Immunization Week! We are strongly supportive of protecting families' access to vaccines. Here's our fact sheet about protecting access to childhood vaccines in RI: rikidscount.org/wp-content/u... #VaccinesWork #WorldImmunizationWeek

“Test scores tend to be significantly higher for schools that have full-time certified school librarians as well as for those that have such a librarian w/ support staff." We're in strong support of The School Libraries Act! This new factsheet shows why: www.canva.com/design/DAHHI...

It's National Home Visiting Week - RI needs to stop leaving federal $ on the table! Out latest e-news explains what's happening and what RI needs to do, so that we adequately fund family home visiting programs. Links to video + fact sheets too! #NHVW myemail.constantcontact.com/It-s-Family-...

Across RI, families, educators + employers are facing growing challenges that affect the well-being of young children + the strength of our communities. Join us for Strolling Thunder on May 7 to use your voice + work toward a solution! www.eventbrite.com/e/strolling-...

⭐️ two weeks away! ⭐️ We will release the 2026 #RIFactbook on Monday, May 4, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel We hope you can join us! rikidscount.org/factbook-bre...

We’re proud to recognize our @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social senior intern, Olivia Olaes for her incredible contributions to the Anti-Racist Education Policy Collaborative this session.

WHAT: Students and educators experience the direct impact of education policies every day, but they often don’t have a voice in setting these policies.

WATCH: High School Senior and Student Organizer of ARISE, Alex River, testified in strong support of Senate Bill 2077. www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9pg...

Imagine a tax system that reflects our priorities: thriving neighborhoods, great public schools, and an economy where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. That's within reach, but only if we ensure everyone contributes their fair share.  #Taxthe1% #TaxDay

We can’t say it better than the resolution honoring our beloved colleague Leanne Barrett: “extraordinary service…leadership, and advocacy on behalf of Rhode Island’s youngest children and their families” webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/Bil... We are so proud of you Leanne❣️

“Pover­ty pos­es a seri­ous threat to children’s devel­op­ment and long-term well-being, with far-reach­ing con­se­quences for our econ­o­my.” — Leslie Boissiere, vice pres­i­dent of exter­nal affairs at the Foun­da­tion

Our Executive Director Paige is on this awesome panel on Monday morning! givebutter.com/wake-up-to-w...

We are excited that Michaela's skills, insight, and leadership will be in service of this critical + expanded role! Michaela will continue to serve as our expert in health policy, bringing a strong focus to the intersection of health + the healthy development of young children.

That’s our Deputy Director 😍 Stephanie Geller shares a bit about her role here at RIKC, and reminds you to register for the Factbook Breakfast! rikidscount.org/factbook-bre...

Join us today at 4! * Be sure to register. With increased security, all attendees need to be registered!* www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lewis-...

#401Gives runs until 6pm today. Support our organization and others at www.401gives.org! Some of our partners: @thewomxnproject.bsky.social @cleanwaterri.bsky.social @riaclu.bsky.social @epi-ri.bsky.social @climateactionri.org @homesri.bsky.social @ppvotesri.bsky.social @rikidscount.bsky.social