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 66 full-time equivalent (FTE) home visitors and 18 FTE supervisors. FTE can include full-time and part-time staff.
Caregiver Age
18% ≤21 years
38% 22–29 years
43% 30–44 years
1% ≥45 years
Child Age
39% <1 year
38% 1-2 years
23% 3-6 years
Primary Language
68% English
28% Spanish
4% Other
Child Insurance Status
89% Public
10% Private
1% None
Caregiver Ethnicity
49% Hispanic or Latino
Household Income
75% Low income
Caregiver Race
3% American Indian/Alaska Native
2% Asian
26% Black
* Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
62% White
6% Multiple
Caregiver Education
30% No high school diploma
35% High school diploma
26% Some college/training
10% Bachelor’s degree or higher