Rhode Island
Evidence-based models implemented with MIECHV funds in Rhode Island included Healthy Families America, Nurse-Family Partnership, and Parents as Teachers. Statewide, MIECHV funded 58 full-time equivalent (FTE) home visitors and 20 FTE supervisors. FTE can include full-time and part-time staff.
Caregiver Age
17% ≤21 years
37% 22–29 years
45% 30–44 years
<1% ≥45 years
Child Age
57% <1 year
34% 1-2 years
9% 3-6 years
Primary Language
52% English
38% Spanish
10% Other
Child Insurance Status
90% Public
9% Private
<1% None
Caregiver Ethnicity
52% Hispanic or Latino
Household Income
74% Low income
Caregiver Race
2% American Indian/Alaska Native
3% Asian
32% Black
* Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
57% White
6% Multiple
Caregiver Education
28% No high school diploma
37% High school diploma
25% Some college/training
10% Bachelor’s degree or higher