KUMC is seeking up to 30 sites to join them for their first Kansas 4M Age-Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) Action Community. Participation will result in attainment of Level 1 and Level 2 AFHS Recognition through the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Sites will receive $1,000 to participate between May 1 and December 31, 2025 ($500 for Level 1 and $500 for Level 2). The application link with additional information is below.  

Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2025. Funding is available on a first come, first-registered basis. 

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Kylee Childs
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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