From weather-related wild fires to health-threatening infectious disease outbreaks or other challenging situations, emergencies can strike in every care setting and community type. Being prepared is a must—which is why LeadingAge is providing members with an array of tools and resources to develop and improve preventative measures for the safety of staff, residents, and all members of the community. We’ve curated a variety of important resources—trainings, toolkits, templates, and more—for members to explore ways to develop and improve. NOTE for a limited time, LeadingAge is offering discounts on popular items, including Active Shooter preparedness. Read more here. 

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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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