Individuals interested in learning more about grassroots advocacy, the legislative process, and how to assist in making effective, positive change for aging services are welcomed to register for the LeadingVoice Advocacy Bootcamp. Meeting dates are November 6 and 7, December 4 and 5, with the final date on February 18 giving attendees an opportunity to put their new skills to use at Aging Services Legislative Day at the Capitol.  

Read more about what is involved in the bootcamp here and register on the LeadingAge Kansas website here. Thank you to our sponsor, KARE! 

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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.