We know the first 1,000 days between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday set the foundation for all the days that follow. We also know that federal and state legislation impacts how the first 1,000 are shaped for … Read More

We know the first 1,000 days between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday set the foundation for all the days that follow. We also know that federal and state legislation impacts how the first 1,000 are shaped for … Read More

We know the first 1,000 days between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday set the foundation for all the days that follow. We also know that federal and state legislation impacts how the first 1,000 are shaped for … Read More

This month's policy discussion will be the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Hear the latest from experts and join the discussion. Guests: Sarah Brafman, A Better Balance Feroza Freeland, A Better Balance, Tennessee PWFA Frankie Robertson, Founder and President of The … Read More

Special Guests: Tina Sherman, MomsRising Jessica Lee, Center for WorkLife Law This month’s policy discussion will be the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act. Hear the latest from experts and join the discussion. These Policy Round Tables will occur online on … Read More

This month’s policy discussion will be Paid Family Leave. Hear the latest from experts and join the discussion. Guests: Vicki Shabo, New America Cassandra Gomez, A Better Balance Jake McDonald, National Partnership for Women & Families Goals: To provide a … Read More

This month we will have a robust, focused discussion about state Medicaid coverage of doulas and lactation support providers. Special guests include: Maggie Clark, Georgetown Center for Children & Families Tomás Guarnizo, Georgetown Center for Children & Families Amy Chen, National … Read More

Agenda First 1,000 Days Kansas Policy Priorities for 2023 Federal Policy Spotlight: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act passed! – Sarah Brafman, A Better Balance Kansas legislative announcement – Senator Kristen O’Shea Join us on the first Friday of … Read More

Special Guests Federal Paid Family & Medical Leave updates – Jessica Mason, National Partnership for Women & Families State updates on health equity - Melody McCray-Miller, Kansas Birth Justice Collective   Join us on the first Friday of every month … Read More

Federal Update: End of Medicaid continuous enrollment  - Maggie Clark, Georgetown Center for Children and Families State Policy Update - Senator Pat Pettey Join us on the first Friday of every month for a fast-paced, informative discussion on current health … 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

 Topics:  • Federal Update: Momnibus Act - Monifa Bandele, MomsRising  • State Policy Update: KanCare Rebidding Process – Sarah Fertig, State Medicaid Director    Join us on the first Friday of every month for a fast-paced, informative discussion on current … Read More