RIght Start Weighs In On Priorities for Rhode Island’s Next State Budget
Governor Dan McKee and his state agencies are currently in the process of crafting the FY 2025 state budget. RIght from the Start has weighed in sharing our priorities — designed to ensure all Rhode...
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RIght from the Start 2023-2024 Open Campaign Meetings Schedule
The RIght from the Start campaign is lucky to have an incredible network of champions and organizations that support our work. We want to keep everyone engaged in our advocacy and legislative work,...
View ArticleRIght from the Start Urges Rhode Island Congressional Delegation To Support...
The RIght from the Start campaign and child care leaders have written a letter to our Congressional delegation urging them to support emergency federal funding to help support Rhode Island’s child...
View ArticleRIght from the Start Urges Governor McKee to Fund Early Care, Education,...
The RIght from the Start campaign has sent a letter to Governor Dan McKee urging the inclusion of funding and policy changes that support early care, education, health & development, and family...
View ArticleRIght Start 2024 Legislative & Budget Priorities
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...
View ArticleRIght from the Start Urges Rhode Island Congressional Delegation To Support...
The RIght from the Start campaign and child care leaders have written a letter to our Congressional delegation urging them to support emergency federal funding to help support Rhode Island’s child care...
View ArticleRI Child Care Staffing Crisis: Erin Thibeault’s Story
Highly-Skilled Educators Are Key for High-Quality Child Care East Providence resident Erin Thibeault is a certified special education teacher who currently teaches first grade in the East Providence...
View ArticleStrolling Thunder Advocate Story: Parent Wilmaris Soto-Ramos
Supporting RI Families with Children Ages Zero to Three Pawtucket resident Wilmaris Soto-Ramos and her partner Stephen welcomed their rainbow baby in October of 2020, after experiencing the heartbreak...
View ArticleStrolling Thunder Advocate Story: Military Parent Alyssa Nichol
Low Pay and High Turnover is Challenging for Kids, Parents, and Child Care Programs Alyssa Nichol is the mother of two young children, and currently stationed at Navy Station Newport as a Navy JAG...
View ArticleRI Child Care Staffing Crisis: Khadija Lewis-Khan’s Story
High-Quality, Affordable Child Care Essential for Working Parents and a Strong State Economy Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center offers high-quality child care and early childhood education for...
View ArticleStrolling Thunder Advocate Story: Veronica Manfredi & Minerva Waldron
High-Quality Programs Still Struggle to Retain Staff and Keep Doors Open Sisters Minerva Waldron and Veronica Manfredi are co-owners of Over the Rainbow, a family-owned child care program with...
View ArticleRI Child Care Staffing Crisis : Kayla Arruda’s Story
Child Care Centers Struggle to Keep Qualified, Dedicated Staff Kayla Arruda earned her associates degree in 2014, and began working in a child care program. She quickly progressed through the early...
View ArticleRI Child Care Staffing Crisis: Estefany Ortiz’s Story
Family Child Care Providers Struggle with Low Pay, Hurdles to Career Advancement Providence resident Estefany Ortiz opened her family child care after giving birth to her son in 2016. She had been...
View ArticleRIght from the Start Urges Governor McKee to Fund Early Care, Education,...
The RIght from the Start campaign has sent a letter to Governor Dan McKee urging the inclusion of funding and policy changes that support early care, education, health & development, and family...
View ArticleRIght Start 2024 Legislative & Budget Priorities
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...
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2024 RIght Start Agenda Kickoff A Big Success
On February 1st in the State House’s State Room, we were joined by elected champions including Governor Dan McKee, Speaker Joe Shekarchi, Senate Majority Leader Ryan Pearson, House and Senate members,...
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Fact Sheet: Rhode Island’s Paid Leave Program is Leaving Families Behind
Our partner Zero To Three has developed a helpful fact sheet detailing how Rhode Island’s Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) program has not kept pace with emerging research and best practices over...
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Fact Sheet: Save First Connections & Family Home Visiting
Check out our full fact sheet on policies and investments needed to Save First Connections & Family Home Visiting. RIght from the Start First Connections & Family Home Visiting Fact Sheet Page
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Fact Sheet: Solving the Early Educator Staffing Crisis in Rhode Island
Check out our full fact sheet on policies and investments needed to Solve the Early Educator Staffing Crisis in Rhode Island. Right from the Start Solve the Early Educator Staffing Crisis Fact Sheet
View ArticleBig Week for RIght from the Start! 8 Opportunities to Support Priorities for...
This week is a big week for the RIght from the Start Campaign, with at least 8 opportunities to support priority legislation and advocate for budget items to help ensure all babies and young children...
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