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State of Rhode Island Resources for Children, Families and Community

Our Work

Woman and child interacting

Objective 1: Increasing access to high-quality programs

Early Childhood Workforce Needs Assessment, 2019 PDF file, about 2

Early Learning Facilities Needs Assessment, 2019 PDF file, about 24

RI DHS ECE Compensation Study Final Report, 2024 PDF file, about 3

Objective 2: Equitable access to high quality, timely services and supports

Young Multilingual Learners Needs Assessment, 2023 PDF file, less than 1

Family Visiting Legislative Report 2025 PDF file, less than 1

Objective 3: Universal Pre-K

Report and Recommendations on RI Pre-K Expansion PDF file, about 2

Pilot Service Delivery Models – 2021 PDF file, less than 1

Road to Universal High-Quality Pre-K – Presentation, 2019 PDF file, about 9

Road to Universal High-Quality Pre-K – Report, 2019 PDF file, less than 1

Working Draft Report and Preliminary Recommendations on RI Pre-K Expansion - For Feedback PDF file, less than 1

Objective 4: Sustainable Governance and Funding

Early Childhood Governance Analysis

ECCE Strategic Plan - 2022 Proposed Updates for Input PDF file, less than 1

Summary of Proposed FY23 ECCE Investments PDF file, less than 1

Preschool Development Grant Birth through Age Five:

PDG B-5 Initial Grant – Grant Proposal PDF file, less than 1

PDG B-5 Planning Grant 2023 - Grant Proposal PDF file, less than 1

PDG B-5 Renewal Grant – Grant Proposal PDF file, less than 1

PDG Year 1 Update PDF file, less than 1

Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Information

Objective 5: Data to support decisions and operations

PDG Family Needs Assessment, 2022 PDF file, about 9

PDG Family Needs Assessment, 2019 PDF file, about 2