Ensuring that Rhode Island’s children and youth have excellent physical, oral, and mental health is critical for success at all stages of development. Health impacts child well-being in all aspects, including success in school, meeting developmental milestones, and reaching their fullest potential.
A child’s health is strongly affected by the family and community environment in which he or she lives, learns and plays; as well as by access to high-quality health care, high-quality early learning and educational opportunities, and nurturing relationships with parents and other adults. Health insurance and health care are critical to a child’s health, to prevent or treat health problems, and to and educate families about health issues.
Factbook Indicators
The 2026 Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook provides a statistical portrait of the status of Rhode Island’s children and youth. By examining the best available data statewide and in Rhode Island’s 39 cities and towns, Rhode Island KIDS COUNT provides an information base that can result in more effective policy and community action on behalf of children and families.
HEALTH INDICATORS
- Children’s Health Insurance
- Childhood Immunizations
- Access to Dental Care
- Children’s Mental Health
- Children with Special Needs
- Family Home Visiting
- Maternal Health
- Infant Health
- Breastfeeding
- Children Affected by Lead Exposure
- Children with Asthma
- Housing and Health
- Healthy Weight
- Births to Teens
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Substance Use
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