There are still a few spaces left in the Advocacy Bootcamp, and we’d love to have a few more members join us! 

This comprehensive program meets five times—November 11 & 12, December 9 & 10, and culminates at Aging Services Day in January 2026—to equip participants with the skills and confidence to influence policy and make their voices heard at the state level. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your impact and help shape the future of aging services in Kansas. Get yourself and your staff registered today – Advocacy Bootcamp! 

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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.