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

Celebrating Big Legislative Wins For Rhode Island Babies & Kids In 2026
We recently gathered at a Children’s Friend early learning and Head Start center in Providence to celebrate big wins for
July 6, 2026

Proposed RI Child Tax Credit Will Help New Moms: Lavascia’s Story
Governor Dan McKee, Rep. Teresa Tanzi and Sen. Lammis Vargas are all urging adoption of a new $650 per child
May 20, 2026








