Health & Human Services

Youth involved with foster care face considerable barriers which can negatively impact their education. This dashboard explores the educational outcomes of foster youth in Rhode Island. 

Published: 2022

Sources: RIDCYF, RIDE

This story updates our earlier analyses, providing an overview of Rhode Island's healthcare and social assistance sector and exploring the diversity of this workforce.

Published: 2022

Sources: RIDE, RIDLT, RIOPC

Composite map of childhood lead exposure, asthma, median family income, and older housing. 

Published: 2022

Sources: RIDOH, U.S. Census

Asbestos was widely used in construction materials beginning in the late 1800s. Asbestos is still present in older materials and is still used in some products. Exposure to asbestos may have serious health effects. 

Published: 2022

Sources: RIDOH, U.S. Census

 Environmental hazards in the home harm thousands of children in Rhode Island each year. In this story, we examine the educational costs of lead poisoning.
 

Updated: 2021

Sources: RIDE, RIDOH

 Lead is a poisonous metal that enters drinking water through the corrosion of materials containing lead in the water distribution system and building plumbing.

Published: 2021

Sources: RIDOH, Providence Water

A look at the postsecondary and workforce outcomes for Rhode Island Nursing Institute Middle College (RINIMC) high school graduates.

Published: 2020

Sources: RIDE, RIDLT, RIDOH, RIOPC