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
John Wilson of Kansas Action for Children Vasu Reddy of National Partnership for Women & Families Register Here
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
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
Momnibus discussion Guest presenters: Tina Sherman, MomsRising Kansas Senator Kristen O’Shea Sapphire Garcia-Lies, Kansas Birth Justice Society Register HERE
Don't miss the initial First Friday Update of 2024 to learn about the new legislative session! Special Guests: Dr. Roger Marshall, US Senator for Kansas Kristen O'Shea, Kansas State Senator John Wilson, President, Kansas Action for Children Join us … Read More
