RIght from the Start
Advancing State Policies For Young Children & Families
Our Campaign
RIght from the Start is a legislative and budget campaign to advance state policies for young children and their families in Rhode Island. Now is the time for Rhode Island to invest in building strong systems to make the state the best place to have a family. Rhode Island needs state budget investments and policies that help ensure ALL Rhode Island babies and young children, regardless of zip code, race, ethnicity, or family income, get off to the right start in life!
Our 2026 Agenda
Rhode Island needs state budget investments and policies that help ensure ALL Rhode Island babies and young children, regardless of zip code, race, ethnicity, or family income, get off to the right start in life!
News & Events
Early Childhood Priorities For The FY 2027 State Budget Now Being Crafted By Governor McKee
As Governor Dan McKee’s administration crafts the FY 2027 state budget, RIght from the Start is calling for critical investments
September 19, 2025
Rhode Island Parent Advocacy Landscape Report
In the Spring of 2024, Parents Leading for Educational Equity (PLEE) in partnership with Rhode Island KIDS COUNT and the
July 22, 2025
5 Wins For Rhode Island Babies, Kids & Families This Legislative Session
The General Assembly recently wrapped up their 2025 session. Thanks to your advocacy and working with Governor McKee, Speaker Shekarchi,
June 24, 2025
