On May 17th, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of $15 million in competitive grants to help address challenges the workforce system faces in training people for jobs in critical sectors, including caregiving, climate resiliency, and hospitality. The grants will enable qualifying entities, the definition of which includes national or community-based nonprofits organizations to pilot strategies for improving job quality and “increasing the availability of good jobs.” Th announcement discusses the care sector, which is defined as home care, childcare, and direct support work related to employment. A pre-recorded Prospective Applicant Webinar and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document will be available on or around 05/31/2023. Learn more and apply for this funding opportunity 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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