KIDS FIRST

Mission

"We guide communities to improve the nutritional and physical well-being of children"

Primary goals:

• Improve children's nutrition primarily through education and training.
• Promote nutrition awareness and nutrition education in Rhode Island school and childcare systems.
• Encourage, promote, and support maximum utilization of the federal child nutrition programs.
• Provide assistance and services to other organizations working to alleviate hunger in Rhode Island.
• Link all child nutrition programs to ensure the communication of a consistent message to all children.
• Improve children's level of physical activity primarily through education and training.
• Promote food safety awareness and food safety education in Rhode Island school and childcare systems.
• Link with other organizations working to improve nutrition, physical activity and food safety for children.

Kids First and the RI Team Nutrition Training Institute receive support from many groups and organizations, and we extend our sincere thanks to them!

If you have any questions about our programs or would like more information, please contact us!

Kids First Programs