| New Child Welfare Factsheet on Medicaid Coverage for Former Foster Youth |
Rhode Island KIDS COUNT is pleased to release its latest publication in the Child Welfare Factsheet series, Focus on New Medicaid Coverage for Former Foster Youth.
The report includes the estimated number of former foster youth eligible for health coverage in Rhode Island in 2014, as well as recommendations for outreach and enrollment.
Please click here to see previous Child Welfare Factsheets.
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New Paid Family Leave Program
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As of January 5, 2014, the new Rhode Island Temporary Caregivers Insurance Program (TCI) provides up to four weeks of benefits for workers who need to care for a seriously ill family member or to bond with a newborn, foster, or adopted child.
TCI may be claimed by both parents (but must be claimed during the first 12 months of parenting) and is available in addition to short-term disability leave. TCI should make it easier for families, particularly those with low wage jobs, to take time off work to care for a new child or deal with a major family health crisis. Research indicates that family leave improves outcomes for children and families.
Managed by the RI Department of Labor and Training (DLT), TCI is available to Rhode Island workers who have paid into the Temporary Disability Insurance benefit. For more information, please see DLT's:
You may also contact DLT at 401.462.8420.
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Spotlight on Young Children with Developmental Delays & Disabilities, High School Graduation Rates
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Rhode Island KIDS COUNT recently released two Issue Briefs:
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2014 Legislative Session Opens
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The RI General Assembly opened the 2014 Legislative Session on Tuesday, January 7. Rhode Island KIDS COUNT will track bills and budget items relating to children and youth during the 2014 Legislative session. Check out our Legislative Info page for the latest on legislation and upcoming hearings, and to read our public testimony. |
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