RIght from the Start
Advancing State Policies For Young Children & Families
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With large state budget surpluses for the past two years, increased federal support for early childhood programs, and a strong economy, 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!
News & Events
More Rhode Island Families Now Qualify For Subsidized Child Care
Attention RI families with young children: The state has expanded eligibility for the Child Care Assistance Program. If you are
RIAEYC & RI Dept. of Human Services Recognize Excellence in the RI Early Childhood Education Registered Apprenticeship Program
Building Futures recently recognized the Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children (RIAEYC) and the RI Department of
41 Rhode Island Child Care, Policy, Education & Business Leaders Sign Joint Letter Urging Governor McKee To Include Two Key Provisions In His FY 2026 State Budget
A broad coalition of 41 leading Rhode Island organizations have signed onto a petition urging Governor McKee to remove a
