First Fridays Policy Round Table

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

First Fridays Policy Round Table

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

First Fridays Policy Round Table

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

First Fridays Policy Round Table

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

Federal & State Policy Updates

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

Federal & State Policy Updates

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 & State Policy Updates

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

First 1,000 Days Kansas Summit

Cyrus Hotel 920 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS, United States

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

Federal & State Policy Updates

 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

Federal & State Policy Updates

John Wilson of Kansas Action for Children Vasu Reddy of National Partnership for Women & Families   Register Here

First Fridays Policy Round Table

Join us for a robust discussion about innovative solutions to child care issues facing Kansas. Featured speakers are: Dr. Walter Gilliam, Buffett Early Childhood Institute Melissa Rooker, Kansas Children’s Cabinet These Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first … Read More

First Fridays Policy Round Table

Medicaid Coverage for Doulas Speakers: Hakima Tafunzi Payne (Uzazi Village), Sapphire Garcia-Lies (Kansas Birth Justice Society), and Amy Chen (National Health Law Program) These Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first Friday of every other month through the … Read More