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Acknowledgements The 2010 Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook was made possible by the efforts of many dedicated individuals. Rhode Island KIDS COUNT gratefully acknowledges their assistance. Special thanks to: Don Crary and Laura Beavers of The Annie E. Casey Foundation for their support and technical assistance. The Rhode Island state agency directors for their ongoing support of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT and for the work of their data and policy staff as we produce the Factbook each year. Members of the Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook Advisory Committee and the State Agency Data Liaisons for their assistance in shaping the format and content of the Factbook. Samara Viner-Brown, Chief, Center for Health Data and Analysis, for coordination and analyses of data from the RI Department of Health; Randy Rosati, Chief Human Services Policy & Systems Specialist, for coordination and analysis of data from the RI Department of Human Services; Kenneth Gu, Senior Data Systems Administrator, for coordination and analysis of data from the RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; and, David Allenson, Systems Administrator, for coordination and analysis of data from the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families. Greenwood Associates for the design and layout of the Factbook, Gail Greenwood and Chil Mott for the illustrations, and DES Printing Co. for the printing of the Factbook. Members of the Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Board of Directors for their support. For their technical assistance with the following sections of the Factbook: Family and Community Child Population, Children in Single- Parent Families, Racial and Ethnic Diversity, Racial and Ethnic Disparities: Linda Katz, The Poverty Institute; Ana Novais, Donald Perry, Samara Viner-Brown, RI Department of Health; Patricia Martinez, RI Department of Children, Youth and Families; Kenneth Gu, Emily Klein, RI Department of Elementary & Secondary Education; Pablo Rodriguez, Women and Infants Hospital; Dennis Langley, Urban League; Mark Mather, Jean D'Amico, Population Reference Bureau. Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren: David Allenson, Patricia Martinez, Maureen Robbins, Diane Savage, Kevin Savage, RI Department of Children, Youth and Families; Darlene Allen, Adoption Rhode Island; Lisa Guillette, Rhode Island Foster Parents Association; James Gannaway, Casey Family Services; Anita James; Jennifer Miller, Cornerstone Consulting; Jaia Peterson, Generations United; Frederick and Shirley Price. Infants Born at Highest Risk: Ellen Amore, Blythe Berger, Kristine Campagna, A. J. Lizarda, RI Department of Health; Patricia Flanagan, Hasbro Children's Hospital; Susan Dickstein, Ronald Seifer, Bradley/Hasbro Children's Research Center. Mother's Education Level: Nancy Fritz, Genesis Center; Louise Moulton, Providence Public Library; Donalda Carlson, RI Department of Human Services; Bob Mason, RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; Samara Viner-Brown, RI Department of Health; Laura Beavers, The Annie E. Casey Foundation. Economic Well-Being Median Family Income: Laura Beavers, Annie E. Casey Foundation; Linda Katz, The Poverty Institute; Nicholas Johnson, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Cost of Housing: Susan Bodington, Annette Bourne, Justine Calcina, Amy Rainone, Rhode Island Housing; Juan Gallo, Nellie Gorbea, HousingWorks RI; Kristin Hess, National Grid; Eric Hirsch, Providence College and RI Food and Shelter Board; Nancy Smith Greer, RI HUD Office; Noreen Shawcross, RI Office of Housing and Community Development. Homeless Children: Eric Hirsch, Providence College and RI Emergency Food and Shelter Board; Kim Chouinard, Kenneth Gu, RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; Annette Bourne, Justine Calcina, Amy Rainone, Rhode Island Housing; Karen Jeffreys, Jim Ryczek, Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless; Noreen Shawcross, RI Office of Housing and Community Development; Jametta Alston, Office of the Child Advocate; Brother Michael Reis, Tides Family Services; Laureen D’Ambra, RI Family Court; Barbara Duffield, National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth. Secure Parental Employment: Laura Beavers, The Annie E. Casey Foundation; Linda Katz, The Poverty Institute; Sharon Santilli, Office of Child Support Services; Vincent Rossi, netWORKri. Children Receiving Child Support: Karla Caballeros, Sharon Santilli, Office of Child Support Services; Rachel Flum, Linda Katz, The Poverty Institute; Vincent Rossi, netWORKri; Josh Bone, The Center for Law and Social Policy, Inc. Children in Poverty: Linda Katz, The Poverty Institute; Laura Beavers, William O’Hare, The Annie E. Casey Foundation; Randy Rosati, RI Department of Human Services; Annette Bourne, Justine Calcina, Rhode Island Housing; David Allenson, Colleen Caron, Leon Saunders, RI Department of Children, Youth and Families; Arloc Sherman, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Children in Families Receiving Cash Assistance: Donalda Carlson, Diane Cook, Randy Rosati, RI Department of Human Services; Rachel Flum, Linda Katz, The Poverty Institute; Johan Uvin, RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Adult Education; Denise Szymczuk, Community College of RI; Sharon Santilli, Office of Child Support Services. Children Receiving SNAP Benefits: Donalda Carlson, Nancy Pellegrino, Randy Rosati, RI Department of Human Services; Maria Cimini, Kathleen Gorman, Judy Walker, University of Rhode Island Feinstein Center for a Hunger Free America; Linda Katz, The Poverty Institute; Andrew Schiff, RI Community Food Bank. Women and Children Participating in WIC: Ann Barone, Samara Viner-Brown, Charles White, RI Department of Health. Children Participating in School Breakfast: Kathleen Gorman, University of Rhode Island Feinstein Center for a Hunger Free America; Becky Bessette, RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; Henry Shelton, George Wiley Center. 176 2010 Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook / Committees
Acknowledgements Health Children’s Health Insurance: John A.Y. Andrews, Diana Beaton, Diane Bynum, Alison Croke, Lissa DiMauro, Deborah Florio, Sharon Kernan, Amy Lapierre, Randy Rosati, RI Department of Human Services; Laura Beavers, The Annie E. Casey Foundation; Linda Katz, The Poverty Institute; Jean D'Amico, Population Reference Bureau. Childhood Immunizations: Rachel Cain, Hanna Kim, Kathy Marceau, Patricia Raymond, Susan Shepardson, Samara Viner- Brown, RI Department of Health. Access to Dental Care: John A.Y. Andrews, Diane Bynum, Martha Dellapenna, Lissa DiMauro, Deborah Florio, RI Department of Human Services; Rachel Cain, Kathy Taylor, Samara Viner-Brown, RI Department of Health; Jane Griffin, MCH Evaluation, Janice Kupiec, American Dental Association. Children’s Mental Health: Janet Anderson, Frank Pace, RI Department of Children, Youth and Families; Elizabeth Earls, RI Council of Community Mental Health Organizations; Gregory Fritz, John Peterson, Rachel Schwartz, Dan Wall, Lifespan; Kevin Myers, Bradley School; Mary Brinson, Mark Gloria, Butler Hospital; Samara Viner- Brown, RI Department of Health; John A.Y. Andrews, Lissa DiMauro, Deborah Florio, Deborah Garneau, Sharon Kernan, Christine Robin, RI Department of Human Services; Jocelyn Therien, Noelle Wood, RI Department of Mental Health, Retardation, and Hospitals; Jane Griffin, MCH Evaluation; Kate Noveau, Gateway Healthcare. Children With Special Needs: Dawn Wardyga, Family Voices; Charlene Gilman, Kenneth Gu, Elliot Krieger, Elizabeth Landry, RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; John A.Y. Andrews, Diane Bynum, Brenda Duhamel, Deb Florio, Sharon Kernan, Christine Robin, RI Department of Human Services; Deborah Garneau, Cynthia Holmes, Peter Simon, RI Department of Health. Breastfeeding: Rachel Cain, Erin Dugan, Samara Viner-Brown, Charles White, RI Department of Health. Women with Delayed Prenatal Care, Low Birthweight Infants, Infant Mortality: Rachel Cain, Ana Novais, Samara Viner- Brown, RI Department of Health; Betsy Akin, RI March of Dimes – RI Chapter; Jane Griffin, MCH Evaluation, Inc.; Laura Beavers, The Annie E. Casey Foundation; Robyn Hoffman, RI Department of Human Services; Pam High, Hasbro Children's Hospital. Preterm Births: Samara Viner-Brown, RI Department of Health; Betsy Akin, March of Dimes – RI Chapter; Vani Bettegowda, Joann Petrini, National March of Dimes Foundation; James Padbury, Maureen Phipps, Betty Vohr, Women & Infants Hospital; Amy Lapierre, RI Department of Human Services; Janet Muri, National Perinatal Information Center; Stephen Davis, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island. Children with Lead Poisoning: Magaly Angeloni, Anne Cardoza, Anne Primeau- Faubert, Peter Simon, Robert Vanderslice, RI Department of Health; June Tourangeau, St. Joseph Hospital Lead Center; Roberta Hazen Aaronson, Childhood Lead Action Project; Simon Kue, RI Housing Commission. Children with Asthma: Rachel Cain, Deborah Pearlman, Nancy Sutton, Kathy Taylor, Rachel Cain, Samara Viner-Brown, RI Department of Health; David Gagnon, National Perinatal Information Center; Chris Camillo, Draw A Breath Clinic; Robert Klein, Rhode Island Hospital; Ron Marcaccio, RI Department of Environmental Management; Myra Edens, Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Housing and Health: Sherry Dixon, Rebecca Morley, National Center for Healthy Housing; Laura Beavers, Annie E. Casey Foundation; Jean D’Amico, Population Reference Bureau; Magaly Angeloni, Peter Simon, Nancy Sutton, Kathy Taylor, Rachel Cain, Samara Viner- Brown, RI Department of Health; James Celenza, RI Committee on Occupational Safety & Health; Brenda Clement, Statewide Housing Action Coalition; Amy Rainone, Rhode Island Housing; Nellie Gorbea, HousingWorks RI; Noreen Shawcross, RI Office of Housing and Community Development; Doris De Los Santos, Simon Kue, RI Housing Resources Commission; June Tourangeau, St. Joseph Hospital Lead Center; Julie A. Capobianco, RI Office of Energy Resources. Childhood Obesity: Rachel Cain, Don Perry, Samara Viner-Brown, Rosemary Reilly- Chammat, Hanna Kim, RI Department of Health; Kathleen Gorman, URI Feinstein Center for a Hunger Free America. Births to Teens: Rachel Cain, Ana Novais, Kristine Campagna, Samara Viner-Brown, RI Department of Health; Patricia Flanagan, Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Alcohol, Drug and Cigarette Use by Teens: Elliot Krieger, RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; Elizabeth Gilheeney, Rhode Island Justice Commission; Don Perry, Samara Viner- Brown, RI Department of Health; Anne Seitsinger, Stephen Brand, URI Center on School Improvement and Educational Policy. Safety Child Deaths and Teen Deaths: Rachel Cain, Edward Donnelly, Samara Viner- Brown, RI Department of Health. Youth Violence: Kate Reilly, Sojourner House; Kathleen Keenan, RI Foster Parents Association; Elizabeth Gilheeney, RI Justice Commission; Lucy Rios, RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Cesar Perez, Michael Schmitt, Tides Family Services; Rachel Cain, Beatriz Perez, Kathy Taylor, Samara Viner-Brown, RI Department of Health; Susan Bowler, Michael Burk, Kevin McKenna, RI Department of Children, Youth and Families; Chace Baptista, Young Voices; Teny Gross, The Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence. Disconnected Youth: Kate Reilly, Sojourner House; Kathleen Keenan, RI Foster Parents Association; Elizabeth Gilheeney, RI Justice Commission; Lucy Rios, RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Cesar Perez, Michael Schmitt, Tides Family Services; Beatriz Perez, RI Department of Health; Susan Bowler, Michael Burk, Kevin McKenna, RI Department of Children, Youth and Families; Chace Baptista, Young Voices; Teny Gross, The Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence. Homeless and Runaway Youth: David Allenson, Colleen Caron, Brian Renzi, 2010 Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook 177
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Overview From: I’ll Be You and Yo
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Family and Community From: On Freed
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Table 1. Child Population, Rhode Is
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Children in Single-Parent Families
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Table 3. Grandparents Caring for Gr
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Infants Born at Highest Risk Table
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Table 5. Births by Education Level
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Racial and Ethnic Diversity Table 6
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities Econo
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities Rhode
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600 Median Family Income DEFINITION
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Cost of Housing 1300 1200 1100 DEFI
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Homeless Children DEFINITION Homele
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Secure Parental Employment DEFINITI
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Children Receiving Child Support DE
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35 Children in Poverty DEFINITION C
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Children in Poverty Financial Asset
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2000 Children in Families Receiving
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Children in Families Receiving Cash
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Children Receiving SNAP Benefits 75
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Women and Children Participating in
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50 Children Participating in School
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Health Make Music with Your Life by
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Children’s Health Insurance Table
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Access to Dental Care Oral Health S
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Children’s Mental Health Referenc
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Children with Special Needs Medical
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Table 17. Breastfeeding Rates, Rhod
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Preterm Births Table 19. Preterm Bi
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Table 20. Low Birthweight Infants,
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Infant Mortality Table 21. Infant M
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Table 22. Lead Poisoning in Childre
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Table 23. Asthma Hospitalizations f
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Housing and Health Key Principles o
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Table 24. Births to Teens, Ages 15-
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Alcohol, Drug and Cigarette Use by
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30 Child Deaths DEFINITION Child de
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Youth Violence DEFINITION Youth vio
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Disconnected Youth DEFINITION Disco
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Juveniles Referred to Family Court
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Children Witnessing Domestic Violen
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Child Abuse and Neglect DEFINITION
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Children in Out-of-Home Placement D
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Permanency for Children in DCYF Car
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Child of the Sun by Lillian M. Fish
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Table 31. Rhode Island Public Schoo
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Table 32. Infants and Toddlers Enro
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Table 33. Children Ages Birth to Th
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Infant and Preschool Child Care Tab
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Table 35. Measuring Quality in Earl
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Children Enrolled in Head Start Tab
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