A Profile of Rhode Island Girls
The 2025 RI Girls Report: A Profile of Rhode Island Girls contains research compiled over the past few years on the state of our girls from ages 5-18. The Report calculates many indicators about the well-being of Rhode Island’s girls and families across three dimensions of wellness: Education, Physical Health, and Mental and Behavioral Health.
It is a comprehensive snapshot of girls’ lives in our state. It captures their strengths, the barriers they face, and the urgent need for investment in their futures.
This report is more than just data—it’s a call to action. We hope it inspires policymakers, educators, donors, and community members to prioritize the well-being of Rhode Island’s girls. They are the future of our state, and when we invest in them, we all thrive.
Dimensions of Wellness
This report examines Dimensions of Wellness that girls need to thrive and are essential for their holistic development. It is challenging to tease these dimensions completely apart from one another, so we cross reference this in the report where applicable.
Overall Call to Action
Rhode Island’s girls face a complex set of challenges—ranging from disparities in education, mental health crises, and systemic inequities, to interpersonal violence and limited access to critical resources. Yet, their resilience and potential provide an incredible opportunity for positive change. This report calls on policymakers, educators, community leaders, families, and all stakeholders to join forces in ensuring that every girl in Rhode Island has the opportunity to thrive.
Collaborators
Rhode Island’s data was compiled and the report created through a collaborative effort of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Brown University School of Public Health, Girls on the Run RI, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England, Rhode Island for Community & Justice, Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, The Womxn Project Education Fund, and Women’s Fund of Rhode Island.
