We want to make sure that each provider has an opportunity to hear what we shared during our two-50-minute sessions on advocacy at the Fall Conference. It is important that each of our members gets involved in speaking on the proposed minimum staffing rule and the need for adequate reimbursement to ensure the future of aging services. Watch a quick overview of what was discussed at the session and the various resources and handouts available for your use, then utilize each of the handouts attached below to start drafting your op-eds and comments.

Advocacy Session Slides

Handouts and Resources

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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.