Senator Rosen (D-NV) and Senator Boozman (R-AR) introduced the bipartisan Supporting Our Seniors Act. This bill would create a National Advisory Commission on long-term care services. The Commission would assess and provide regular reporting to Congress on service delivery, financing, workforce adequacy, and other issues related to long-term care to increase access to affordable services. LeadingAge supports this legislation and appreciates that Senators Rosen and Boozman are focusing on the need for a robust conversation on long-term care financing, the workforce, and other aspects of long-term care. 

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Kylee Childs
Kylee Childs, MSW, is the Director of Government Affairs.Since joining the association in 2023, she continues to be a fierce and resourceful advocate for aging services in Kansas. Her professional focus has always been service to others through advocacy. Kylee has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor's degree in criminology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma studies from Kansas State University, and a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing from Fort Hays State University. With a professional background in law enforcement and child welfare, and a successful 2023 legislative practicum with the Children's Alliance of Kansas, she brings rich professional experience to her role as Director of Government Affairs, and a front-line perspective on the needs of health and human services providers in our state. When not working, she's spending time with her two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.

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