Advocating for Our Children

On May 9, children from our Berkshire center visited the Rhode Island State House to call for investments in our children’s future as part of Child Care Awareness Day at the Rhode Island State House. Our children and families put real faces to the issues before our state legislators, and several members of our dedicated staff have made the case in passionate testimony.

This year Children’s Friend staff have testified in support of the Child Care for Early Educators program, the Child Care is Essential Act (H7124), and in support of First Connections and Early Intervention programs. Each of these programs are critical to nurturing Rhode Island children and empowering families. Visit our advocacy page to find out more about our legislative priorities.

Your voice is needed now to encourage legislators to prioritize these issues. Our partners at RIght from the Start have an easy-to-use tool to send a message directly to your representatives. 

Your support helps Children's Friend continue to meet the needs of of the 20,000+ children and families we reach each year. 

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