#PawsforPolicy always makes us 😍
Roxy knows that the RI moms Psychiatry Resource Network (PRN) & Pedi PRN programs provide valuable, life-changing access + support.
She is a strong advocate for improving #mentalhealth access for pregnant + postpartum RIers and RI kids!
Aspen is a strong advocate for developmentally appropriate justice — meaning, establishing a minimum age of incarceration.
She wants to share that Rhode Island has no statutory minimum age for detention or commitment for children in the justice system!
#PawsforPolicy
Merlin is a strong advocate for RI to expand the supply of safe, healthy, and affordable homes.
Safe housing maintains the health, safety, and emotional well-being of families and children and provides a safe place for children to eat, sleep, play, and grow! #PawsforPolicy
Our kids and pets are relaxing this week on break -- but we're working with policymakers to share how and why cuts to the Dept. of Education would hurt RI kids and families! omny.fm/shows/wpro-n...
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It's time for this week's #PawsforPolicy 🐾📚!
Josie is a strong advocate for RI to stabilize and expand access to affordable, quality child care.
She wants to share that high-quality #childcare keeps children safe and healthy, and allows their caregivers to work!
It's time for this week's #PawsforPolicy 🐾📚
Buddy + Rosie are strong supporters of #BabyBonds. They want to share that this could close wealth gaps here in RI + help low-income kids invest in their future!
See the very bottom for more: www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p... @epi-ri.bsky.social
First up is CARLOS!
Like his mom @slgeller.bsky.social, he's a strong supporter of Equity Impact Statements. He wants to share that this is a way to understand the impact of policies + eliminate disparities so all of RI can prosper!
Learn more: rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/01/14/n... #PawsforPolicy
We love policies that help kids.
...and we *really* love animals too.
SO. We’re starting a new series that puts them both together — Paws/Pause for Policy — where we’ll share our pets and tell you which policy at the State House this session is their fav! #PawsforPolicy
