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These Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first Friday of every other month through the end of the year.   Register HERE

Paid Family Leave These Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first Friday of every other month through the end of the year.   Register HERE

Child Care Discussion Guest Speakers Melissa Rooker, Executive Director, Kansas Children’s Cabinet These Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first Friday of every other month through the end of the year.   Register HERE

Paid LeavePaid leave has more positive impacts on employers and employees compared to unpaid leave. Types of leave included are parental leave (for birth, adoption, or foster placement), sick and safe leave, and family and medical leave. Flexible Work and … Read More

9:00 a.m. Why the First 1,000 Days?Blythe Thomas, 1,000 Days 9:45 a.m. Inequity in Health Care and Maternal & Infant MortalityDr. Sharla Smith, KS Birth Equity Network 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Role of Medicaid in First 1,000 DaysMaggie Clark, … Read More

First 1,000 Days Kansas applauds the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act in the federal omnibus spending package. Their inclusion closes the gaps in workplace protections for pregnant and breastfeeding employees. This is … Read More

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act & PUMP Act included in Omnibus First 1,000 Days Kansas applauds the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act in the federal omnibus spending package. Their inclusion closes the gaps … Read More

Save the date for this unique event which will bring decision-makers and thought leaders together to explore policy solutions that will help families thrive during the period of the parent’s pregnancy through their child’s 2nd birthday. Blythe Thomas, Initiative Director … Read More