Rhode Island KIDS COUNT is a proud member of the RIght from the Start Campaign Steering Committee, alongside Beautiful Beginnings, Economic Progress Institute, Latino Policy Institute, Parents Leading for Educational Equity, Rhode Island Association for Infant Mental Health, Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children, and Rhode Island Head Start Association.

Final Push to Support the RIght Start Agenda at the State House -
Contact Your Legislators Today!

We are in the closing weeks of the Rhode Island General Assembly and NOW is the time to contact your legislators and Governor McKee to tell them to support the RIght Start Agenda. Please take just a few minutes to click the links below to use our electronic advocacy center to send a message to your elected leaders urging them to support legislation that will help to ensure ALL Rhode Island kids and families get off to the right start!

It's Time to Invest in Child Care, Early Intervention & First Connections, critical programs for RI children experiencing developmental challenges - Pass the Child Care Is Essential Act, Early Educator Investment Act and investments in Early Intervention and First Connections.

Let's Improve Maternal & Child Health in Rhode Island - Pass #CoverAllKids, Postpartum Medicaid Coverage Extension, and the Infant-Early Childhood Mental Wellness bill.

It's Time to Improve Paid Family Leave in Rhode Island - Expand the number of weeks and wage replacement so new parents and family have time to care.