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RIght from the Start urges Senators Reed and Whitehouse to include at least $10 billion to stabilize child care in second stimulus
As Congress continues to work on a second COVID stimulus package, the RIght from the Start campaign recently wrote to

RIght from the Start urges Department of Health to share data about about COVID-19 cases in child care programs and to prioritize voluntary COVID-19 vaccinations for early childhood workforce
The RIght from the Start campaign recently wrote to Rhode Island Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott urging her to

RIght from the Start shares recommendations for Rhode Island’s 2020-2023 Early Childhood Care and Education Strategic Plan
The RIght from the Start campaign recently shared a letter with Governor Raimondo’s office on recommendations to improve Rhode Island’s

Providence Business News Commentary: Threat to child care sector is far-reaching
The Providence Business News has published a powerful commentary piece, “Threat to child care sector is far-reaching,” by Dr. Pamela

Worthy Wages for Our Early Educators!
Despite their critical role in child learning and development, Rhode Island’s early educators are among the lowest paid workers in

Infographic: Rhode Island Child Care in the Time of COVID
Quality, affordable child care was out of reach for too many Rhode Island parents who needed it before the COVID-19

RIght from the Start Video: Home Visiting Is A Lifeline
Parenting is hard and families can use extra help nurturing their babies and setting them up for a healthy life.

RIght from the Start Video: Worthy Wages for Rhode Island’s Early Educators
High-quality early childhood programs have effective educators who know how to work with children and families to support young children’s

RIght from the Start Video Calls for “Worthy Wages” for Rhode Island’s Early Educators
Early educators are some of our children’s first teachers yet make only $12 per hour. The RIght from the Start campaign today

Rhode Island Pediatricians’ Offices are Open and Safe
The American Academy of Pediatrics, Rhode Island Chapter wants families to know that pediatricians’ offices are open, safe, and ready

Tell Congress To Support The Child Care Is Essential Act
Child care programs have always operated on razor-thin margins to provide quality care while keeping tuition costs as affordable as

RIght from the Start Profile: Certified Doula Latisha Michel – Empowering Expecting Moms, Addressing Health Equity Issues, and Improving Health Outcomes
Racial discrimination and implicit bias sadly result in the unequal treatment of black women in our medical system and drive

RIght from the Start Video: Child Care is Essential
Safe, healthy, and high-quality child care options are essential for Rhode Island’s economic recovery and public health. That’s why it’s

Strolling Thunder RI 2020: Virtually Strolling to the State House to Advocate for Rhode Island’s Kids
Today, May 20th is Strolling Thunder Rhode Island and Child Care Day 2020! Although we can’t physically make it to

Providence Journal: Women & Infants Hospital makes room for doulas’ helping hands, hearts
Bria Haynes with her newborn baby whose birth at Women and Infants was accompanied by Bria’s doula Quatia Osorio. The

Register for Virtual Strolling Thunder Rhode Island 2020!
Haga clic aquí para leer invitacion en español. Calling families with children ages 0 to 3 to participate in Strolling

Reopening and Rebuilding Child Care & Early Education Programs: Recommendations for Rhode Island during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Printable PDF Version We thank Governor Gina Raimondo, Department of Human Services Director Courtney Hawkins, and Department of Health Director

RIght Start Profile: Family Home Visiting Helps a Family Through Health and Housing Challenges
Family home visiting programs like Healthy Families America and Nurse-Family Partnership are helping Rhode Island children and parents thrive by

RIght Start Profile: Family Home Visiting Reunites a Father and Son
Family home visiting programs like Healthy Families America and Nurse-Family Partnership are helping Rhode Island children and parents thrive by

Rhode Island’s Early Childhood System and the COVID-19 Crisis
Rhode Island’s early childhood system provides essential supports for families with young children during normal times and many parts of

March 23rd RIght from the Start COVID-19 Crisis Update
Dear supporters, We hope you are staying safe and healthy during this time of crisis. This is an extraordinary time

Rhode Island Child Care Is In Crisis – We Need Your Help!
Rhode Island and the nation are facing the unprecedented impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These are difficult and uncertain

Ideas to keep parents, children busy during the coronavirus pandemic
Stuck in the house and looking for ideas to keep young children busy during the COVID-19 pandemic? Katy Chu of

Resources for workers impacted by coronavirus
Our campaign partner, The Economic Progress Institute, has put together this great fact sheet for workers impacted by COVID-19 and

Video Highlights Need to Invest in Rhode Island’s Workforce of Early Childhood Educators
Watch this great Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children (RIAEYC) video on the critical role child care workers play

Strengthen Rhode Island’s Early Education Workforce by Increasing Compensation
High-quality early childhood programs have effective educators who know how to work with children and families to support young children’s

Be a RIght from the Start Campaign Champion!
We have an incredible group of non-profit and advocacy organizations supporting our early childhood education and health campaign agenda to

Press Release: Advocates and Families Launch RIght from the Start Campaign to Ensure All Rhode Island Children Get Off to the Right Start in Life
Campaign advocates for package of early childhood education and parent friendly legislation PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today in the State Room

RIght from the Start campaign officially launched at the State House!
Wow! What an amazing turnout at the State House for the official kickoff of our RIght from the Start campaign! From