By Linda Borg
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- More children are living in poverty in Rhode Island since the recession -- more than one in five children in 2011.
The number of Rhode Island children living in poverty increased from 34,816 in 2008 to 47,127 in 2011.
The new Census figures show that in 2011, Rhode Island had the highest child poverty rates among the six New England states. The state ranks 27th nationally in childhood poverty, with number one being the best ranking, meaning the fewest number of children in poverty.