2026 Candidate Guide: State Policy and Budget Priorities to Ensure All RI Kids & Families Can Thrive
RIght from the Start is a legislative and budget campaign led by eight organizations and two parents to advance state policies that help ensure all babies and young children get off to the right start in life, regardless of family income, race, ethnicity, immigration status, or zip code. Below we outline our state policy and […]
August 6th Gubernatorial Candidates Forum On Early Learning
We’re partnering with Children’s Friend for a gubernatorial candidates forum on early learning. Join us August 6th for an important conversation about supporting our youngest learners, families, and RI’s early educators! Click here to register.
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 Rhode Island babies, kids, and families in the FY 2027 state budget. We were joined by Governor Dan McKee, Speaker Christopher Blazejewski, Senate President Valarie Lawson, and many champions in the General Assembly to formally […]
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 refundable tax credit to be including in the FY 2027 state budget. Child Tax Credits are a proven strategy to help families with the high cost of raising children. Parents, like Lavascia Williams of Providence, […]
Fact Sheet: Pediatric Medicaid Rate Increase
Strolling Thunder, May 7th!
Join an army of cute kiddos and families strolling to the Rhode Island State House on May 7th to make some noise in support of legislation and investments to ensure that ALL Rhode Island kids and families get off to the RIght Start in life! Register for Strolling Thunder here!
Fact Sheet: Early Childhood Components in the School Funding Formula Proposal
Fact Sheet: Remove Child Support Enforcement from the Child Care Assistance Program
Fact Sheet: Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Categorical Fund
Fact Sheet: Early Educator Staffing Crisis