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
John Wilson of Kansas Action for Children Vasu Reddy of National Partnership for Women & Families Register Here
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 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
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
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
(updated January 5, 2023) State Name Description Medicaid Expansion Championed by Alliance for a Healthy Kansas Paid Family & Medical Leave State Administrative/Regulatory Name Description Child Care Regulations Increase access to child care while supporting optimal infant feeding and care • … 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
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
