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SUMMARY:Federal & State Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION:Federal Update: Jessica Lee\, Center for WorkLife Law – Title IX new regulations related to pregnant & breastfeeding students and employees \nState Update: Dr. Sharla Smith\, Kansas Birth Equity Network – Birth Equity Policy Agenda \n  \nJoin us on first Fridays\, January through May\, for a fast-paced\, informative discussion on current policy issues. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/federal-state-policy-updates-8/
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SUMMARY:Federal & State Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION:Access to Donor Human Milk \n\nCheryl Lebedevitch\, National Policy Director at the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee\nBecky Mannel\, Executive Director for the Oklahoma Mothers’ Milk Bank (OMMB)\n\nJoin us on first Fridays\, for  a fast-paced\, informative discussion on current policy issues. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/federal-state-policy-updates-7/
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SUMMARY:First 1\,000 Days Kansas Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Summit in Topeka \nKansas Health Institute212 SW 8th Ave #300Topeka\, KS 66603 \nRegister Now\n  \n\n\n\n\n	8:30 a.m.Breakfast and Networking\n\n\n	9:00 a.m.Welcome - Why the First 1\,000 Days?\, Tatiana Lin\, Kansas Health Institute\n\n\n	9:15 a.m.Momnibus Acts: Built for Moms & Babies\, Senator Kristen O’Shea; Tina Sherman\, MomsRising; Heather Thompson\, Elephant Circle\n\n\n	10:30 a.m.Break\n\n\n	10:45 a.m.Birth Equity: What is it and why matters\, Sapphire Garcia-Lies\, \, Kansas Birth Justice Collective; Dr. Sharla Smith\, Kansas Birth Equity Network\n\n\n	11:30 a.m.     Lunch & Networking\n\n\n	12:15 p.m.    Donor Human Milk: Equitable Access in Kansas\, Becky Mannel\, Oklahoma Mothers’ Milk Bank; Michelle Finn\, University of Kansas Hospital\n\n\n	1:15 p.m.      Break\n\n\n	1:30  p.m.        Paid Family & Medical Leave\, Vasu Reddy\, National Partnership for Women & Families;  Lars Negstad\, ISAIAH; Jacob Wayman\, Orangetheory Fitness Franchisee\n\n\n	2:30 p.m. Break & light snacks\n\n\n	2:45 p.m. Early Childhood in Kansas\, Elliot Regenstein\, Foresight Law + Policy; Melissa Rooker\, Kansas Children’s Cabinet\n\n\n	3:45 p.m. Maternal Mortality Review Committees\, Tina Sherman\, MomsRising; Dr. Jessie Piper\, Kansas Department of Health and Environment\n\n\n	4:45 p.m. Closing - Tatiana Lin\, Kansas Health Institute\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nHotel Information:\nA special group rate of $139 per night is available at Cyrus Hotel\, 920 South Kansas Avenue\, Topeka\, Kansas 66612 \nBook your group rate for the First 1\,000 Days Kansas Summit \nDeadline to book: December 28\, 2023   \n  \nRegister Now\n  \n 
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/kansas-summit/
LOCATION:Kansas Health Institute\, 212 SW Eighth Ave\, Topeka\, KS\, 66603\, United States
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SUMMARY:Federal & State Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the initial First Friday Update of 2024 to learn about the new legislative session! \nSpecial Guests: \nDr. Roger Marshall\, US Senator for Kansas\nKristen O’Shea\, Kansas State Senator\nJohn Wilson\, President\, Kansas Action for Children \n  \nJoin us on first Fridays\, January through April\, for a fast-paced\, informative discussion on current policy issues. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/federal-state-policy-updates-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231103T090000
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Policy Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Momnibus discussion \nGuest presenters: \n\nTina Sherman\, MomsRising\nKansas Senator Kristen O’Shea\nSapphire Garcia-Lies\, Kansas Birth Justice Society\n\n  \n  \nRegister HERE
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/first-fridays-policy-round-table-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230901T090000
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Policy Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Medicaid Coverage for Doulas\nSpeakers: Hakima Tafunzi Payne (Uzazi Village)\, Sapphire Garcia-Lies (Kansas Birth Justice Society)\, and Amy Chen (National Health Law Program)\n\nThese Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first Friday of every other month through the end of the year. \n  \nRegister HERE
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/first-fridays-policy-round-table-5/
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Policy Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a robust discussion about innovative solutions to child care issues facing Kansas. Featured speakers are: \n\nDr. Walter Gilliam\, Buffett Early Childhood Institute\nMelissa Rooker\, Kansas Children’s Cabinet\n\nThese Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first Friday of every other month through the end of the year. \n  \nRegister HERE
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/first-fridays-policy-round-table-4/
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SUMMARY:Federal & State Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION:John Wilson of Kansas Action for Children\nVasu Reddy of National Partnership for Women & Families\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/federal-state-policy-updates-5/
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SUMMARY:Federal & State Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION: Topics:  \n• Federal Update: Momnibus Act – Monifa Bandele\, MomsRising  \n• State Policy Update: KanCare Rebidding Process – Sarah Fertig\, State Medicaid Director  \n  \nJoin us on the first Friday of every month for a fast-paced\, informative discussion on current health policy issues. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/federal-state-policy-updates-4/
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SUMMARY:First 1\,000 Days Kansas Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBlythe Thomas\, Initiative Director of 1\,000 Days\, will kick off the Summit by centering the importance of the first 1\,000 days. \nRegister Now\n  \nSummit Agenda\nHotel Reservations\nDownload the flyer
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/summit/
LOCATION:Cyrus Hotel\, 920 S Kansas Ave\, Topeka\, KS\, 66612\, United States
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SUMMARY:Federal & State Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION:Federal Update: End of Medicaid continuous enrollment  – Maggie Clark\, Georgetown Center for Children and Families\nState Policy Update – Senator Pat Pettey\n\nJoin us on the first Friday of every month for a fast-paced\, informative discussion on current health policy issues. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/federal-state-policy-updates-3/
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SUMMARY:Federal & State Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION:Special Guests \n\nFederal Paid Family & Medical Leave updates – Jessica Mason\, National Partnership for Women & Families\nState updates on health equity – Melody McCray-Miller\,  Kansas Birth Justice Collective\n\n  \nJoin us on the first Friday of every month for a fast-paced\, informative discussion on current health policy issues. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/federal-state-policy-updates-2/
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SUMMARY:Federal & State Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\nFirst 1\,000 Days Kansas Policy Priorities for 2023\nFederal Policy Spotlight: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act passed! – Sarah Brafman\, A Better Balance\nKansas legislative announcement – Senator Kristen O’Shea\n\nJoin us on the first Friday of every month for a fast-paced\, informative discussion on current health policy issues. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/federal-state-policy-updates/
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Policy Round Table
DESCRIPTION:This month we will have a robust\, focused discussion about state Medicaid coverage of doulas and lactation support providers. Special guests include: \n\nMaggie Clark\, Georgetown Center for Children & Families\nTomás Guarnizo\, Georgetown Center for Children & Families\nAmy Chen\, National Health Law Program\nSapphire Garcia-Lies\, Kansas Birth Justice\nHakima Payne\, Uzazi Village\n\nThese Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first Friday of every other month through the end of the year. \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/341/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221007T090000
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Policy Round Table
DESCRIPTION:This month’s policy discussion will be Paid Family Leave. Hear the latest from experts and join the discussion. \nGuests: \n\nVicki Shabo\, New America\nCassandra Gomez\, A Better Balance\nJake McDonald\, National Partnership for Women & Families\n\nGoals: \n\nTo provide a clear understanding of the importance of paid family leave for families during the first 1\,000 days (pregnancy -> 2nd birthday)\, both economically and physical and mental health\nPathways & barriers to passage on the national level\nStrategies for passing state level\, Colorado as an example\n\nThese Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first Friday of every other month through the end of the year. \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/first-fridays-policy-round-table-3/
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Policy Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Special Guests: \n\nTina Sherman\, MomsRising\nJessica Lee\, Center for WorkLife Law\n\nThis month’s policy discussion will be the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act. Hear the latest from experts and join the discussion. \nThese Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first Friday of every other month through the end of the year. \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/first-fridays-policy-round-table-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220603T090000
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CREATED:20220415T140407Z
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Policy Round Table
DESCRIPTION:This month’s policy discussion will be the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Hear the latest from experts and join the discussion. \nGuests: \n\nSarah Brafman\, A Better Balance\nFeroza Freeland\, A Better Balance\, Tennessee PWFA\nFrankie Robertson\, Founder and President of The Amandla Group\, Louisiana PWFA\n\nOverview of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)  \nThese Policy Round Tables will occur online on the first Friday of every other month through the end of the year. \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/first-fridays-policy-round-table/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220506T093000
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SUMMARY:Federal & State First Fridays Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION: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 Kansas families. Join us for an action-packed webinar that dives into federal and state legislation being considered that supports the first 1\,000 days. Hear from experts with their ear to the ground about what this legislation does\, and how you can take action. \nAgenda \n9:00 – 9:02       Welcome \n9:02 – 9:07       Introduction to First 1\,000 Days Kansas \n9:07 – 9:17       Federal Policy Spotlight – Community Catalyst\, Jessie Zimmerer \n9:17 – 9:27       State Policy Spotlight – John Wilson\, Kansas Action for Children \n9:27 – 9:30       Next Steps/Adjourn \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/federal-state-first-fridays-policy-updates-may/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220401T093000
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SUMMARY:Federal & State First Fridays Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION: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 Kansas families. Join us for an action-packed webinar that dives into federal and state legislation being considered that supports the first 1\,000 days. Hear from experts with their ear to the ground about what this legislation does\, and how you can take action. \nNote: First 1\,000 Days Webinars will occur monthly from 9 to 9:30 am CST on the first Friday of every month. \nAgenda \n9:00 – 9:02       Welcome \n9:02 – 9:07       Introduction to First 1\,000 Days Kansas \n9:07 – 9:17       Federal Policy Spotlight – Pregnant Workers Fairness Act\, Sarah Brafman \n9:17 – 9:27       State Policy Spotlight – Early Childhood Issues – Senator Pat Pettey \n9:27 – 9:30       Next Steps/Adjourn \nRegister here
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/federal-state-first-fridays-policy-updates-april/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220304T093000
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SUMMARY:Federal & State First Fridays Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION: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 Kansas families. Join us for an action-packed webinar that dives into federal and state legislation being considered that supports the first 1\,000 days. Hear from experts with their ear to the ground about what this legislation does\, and how you can take action. \nAgenda \n9:00 – 9:05      Welcome \n9:05 – 9:15      PUMP Act for Nursing Mothers Update\, Tina Sherman\, Senior Campaign Director at MomsRising  \n9:15 – 9:25      State Policy Spotlight: Legislative Session Update\, Senator Dinah Sykes\, Kansas Senate Minority Leader \n9:25 – 9:30       Next Steps/Adjourn \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/federal-and-state-first-fridays-policy-updates-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T093000
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CREATED:20211231T145935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T181849Z
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SUMMARY:Federal & State First Fridays Policy Updates (February)
DESCRIPTION: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 Kansas families. Join us for an action-packed webinar that dives into federal and state legislation being considered that supports the first 1\,000 days. Hear from experts with their ear to the ground about what this legislation does\, and how you can take action. \n  \nAgenda \n9:00 – 9:02         Welcome – Ashley Jones-Wisner\, 1\,000 Days Campaign Consultant \n9:02 – 9:07       Introduction to First 1\,000 Days Kansas – Brenda Bandy and Jennie Toland\, Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Co-Executive Directors \n9:07 – 9:17       Federal Policy Spotlight – Pregnant Workers Fairness Act\, Sarah Brafman \n9:17 – 9:27       State Policy Spotlight – Extending Postpartum Medicaid Coverage – David Jordan\, United Methodist Health Ministry Fund \n9:27 – 9:30       Next Steps/Adjourn – Ashley Jones-Wisner \n  \nRegister here\n  \nNote: First 1\,000 Days Webinars will occur monthly\, January-May\, from 9 to 9:30 am CST on the first Friday of every month.
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/federal-and-state-first-fridays-policy-updates-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220107T093000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120613
CREATED:20211231T145216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211231T194315Z
UID:191-1641546000-1641547800@first1000daysks.org
SUMMARY:Federal & State First Fridays Policy Updates (January)
DESCRIPTION: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 Kansas families. Join us for an action-packed webinar that dives into federal and state legislation being considered that supports the first 1\,000 days. Hear from experts with their ear to the ground about what this legislation does\, and how you can take action. \nNote: First 1\,000 Days Webinars will occur monthly\, January-May\, from 9 to 9:30 am CST on the first Friday of every month. (Meeting dates: January 7\, February 4\, March 4\, April 1\, May 6) \nJan. 7th Agenda: \n\nFederal Policy Spotlight: Paid Family & Medical Leave – Vicki Shabo\, Senior Fellow\, Paid Leave Policy and Strategy\, New America\nState Partner Spotlight: KanCare Expansion – April Holman\, Executive Director\, Alliance for a Healthy Kansas\n\nRegister here
URL:https://first1000daysks.org/event/federal-and-state-first-fridays-policy-updates/
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