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RIght Start partner ZERO TO THREE is looking for babies and families to represent Rhode Island at this year’s virtual

For more than 30-years Rhode Island families, like parent Moraya Muritala and her son Hakeem, have relied on Early Intervention

On February 2nd we had an amazing 2022 RIght Start Agenda kickoff event featuring Governor Dan McKee, Speaker Joe Shekarchi,

Join us Wednesday, February 2nd from 2:30-3:30 PM as we gather together virtually with Governor McKee, Speaker Shekarchi, Senate President Ruggerio,

RIght from theStart Campaign rolls out 2022 legislative and budget priorities to help ensure that ALL Rhode Island young children and

With large state budget surpluses for the past two years, increased federal support for early childhood programs, and a strong

In 2021 RIght from the Start convened a task force of providers, advocates, and elected leaders to develop a 10-year

The RIght from the Start campaign is proud to have the support of so many organizations working to support families

From parents struggling to find reliable, affordable, quality child care, to programs struggling to remain open due to staffing challenges

Rhode Island’s child care system is in crisis due to a combination of historic underfunding, the unprecedented impacts of the

PROVIDENCE, R.I. –  A broad coalition of 40 child care providers, advocates, and community organizations have co-signed a letter urging Governor Dan McKee

In a recent interview with WPRI 12 Newsmakers, Senate President Dominick Ruggerio said that investing in affordable child care is

Dear RIght from the Start supporters: The 2021 legislative session has concluded and the FY22 state budget is final. Thanks

The House Finance Committee passed a proposed FY22 state budget on June 17th. Here is a summary of what is included, excluded, next

Increased weeks for paid family leave are only viable if working families can afford to take the time off. PROVIDENCE,

RIght from the Start and Rhode Island KIDS COUNT have been proudly participating in Strolling Thunder Rhode Island 2021. Working together

In case you missed it, watch the full version of Rhode Island Capitol TV’s “Childcare Makes the World Go Round”

Let’s build Rhode Island’s child care sector back better and bolder by passing the Child Care Is Essential Act (H-5672

Building Rhode Island’s child care sector back better and bolder means creating a wage supplement to help child care programs

Rhode Island will be receiving $117 million in federal stimulus dollars dedicated to child care. RIght from the Start has

Ahead of Thursday’s House Finance hearing, the RIght from the Start Campaign is urging the passage of House Bill No. 5672, the

On March 10th, RIght from the Start was joined by leading legislators, advocates, and a new mom to discuss the

The RIght from the Start campaign is proud to have the support of so many organizations working to support families

On February 24th, RIght from the Start was joined by leading legislators and advocates to discuss our 2021 child care,

On February 8th, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined RIght from the Start at Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center in Providence

Thanks to the hard work of our Congressional delegation, Rhode Island is set to receive $22.5 million in funding for

Investments now will help Rhode Island’s young children and families weather the COVID-19 pandemic and emerge stronger on the other

Racial discrimination and implicit bias result in unequal treatment of black women in the medical system. In Rhode Island, black

The RIght from the Start campaign has shared a series of recommendations (see full letter) on how to improve child

Summary: The Rhode Island State Fiscal Year 2021 budget which runs from July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021 was passed by