Rhode Island KIDS COUNT - News, Research and Policy Information

New Issue Brief: Child Poverty in Rhode Island

Did you know that one in five Rhode Island children (44,943) lives in poverty?

Rhode Island KIDS COUNT recently released a new Issue Brief, Child Poverty in Rhode Island, which describes the prevalence and impact of child poverty statewide and in Rhode Island communities, and provides recommendations for short-term assistance and long-term solutions to lift families out of poverty.

Please see the media release, event presentation, pictures from the event, and media coverage of the Issue Brief in the following publications:

HSRI Health Coverage - Open Enrollment Ends February 15

Having health insurance coverage is good for your health!

Open Enrollment for health coverage through HealthSource RI (HSRI) ends February 15.

Rhode Islanders who had health coverage through HSRI last year should renew through HSRI by February 15.
Rhode Islanders who do not have health coverage should apply through HSRI by February 15.

Help Spread the Word!

Share, print, distribute and post the RI Health Coverage Project's bilingual Get Covered and Stay Covered Fact Sheet.
HealthSource RI is holding enrollment events - please see and share their flyer.

The Rhode Island Health Coverage Project is a joint initiative of The Economic Progress Institute and Rhode Island KIDS COUNT.

Save the Date: 21st Annual Factbook Breakfast