Join us as we discuss new research that impacts the field of early childhood education and development. View details about this educational series below. Plus, stay tuned, as we’ll be adding additional webinars to the lineup, as well. Questions or have troubles registering? Contact us here. Kansas Child Care Subsidies: Perceptions from Providers10-11 a.m. Wednesday, …
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Thriving Children Research Series
Podcast episode 13: Sapphire Garcia
Welcome to the Pioneers in Health podcast. Here, we share inspiring stories of pioneering leaders working to improve health. We bring you guests from our state, from our nation and from your backyard to tell their stories of how they broke new ground and changed the landscape of health care. In episode 13, we interview …
ABC Phase II
Social-emotional development in young children is a critical factor related to later-life outcomes, such as school success, social interactions and mental health. A growing body of research demonstrates that investing in science-based, short-term early interventions pays off over both the short and long term, delivering lasting results that not only change lives for the better …
Podcast episode 12: Sonja W. Bachus
Welcome to the Pioneers in Health podcast. Here, we share inspiring stories of pioneering leaders working to improve health. We bring you guests from our state, from our nation and from your backyard to tell their stories of how they broke new ground and changed the landscape of health care. In episode 12, we interview …
CCBHCs & Early Childhood Mental Health
The years from birth to age five are critical for a child’s development, with rapid brain growth and increased neural connections laying the groundwork for cognitive, emotional and social skills that last into adulthood. In Kansas, there has been progress in recognizing the importance of infant and early childhood mental health and expanding access to …
Podcast episode 11: Clay Wirestone
Welcome to our Pioneers in Health podcast! Here, we share inspiring stories of pioneering leaders working to improve health. We bring you guests from our state, from our nation and from your backyard to tell their stories of how they broke new ground and changed the landscape of health care. In episode 11, we interview …
Child Care Subsidies Provider Study
The child care subsidy program, administered by the Kansas Department for Children and Families, is one of the most important tools used to address child care affordability in the state. However, just 12% of eligible families are participating in the program. Family participation in the program is tied to provider availability and provider participation in …
Podcast episode 10: Shannon Cotsoradis
Welcome to our Pioneers in Health podcast! Here, we share inspiring stories of pioneering leaders working to improve health. We bring you guests from our state, from our nation and from your backyard to tell their stories of how they broke new ground and changed the landscape of health care. In episode 10, we interview …
In the news: Rural Emergency Hospital designations
Health Fund President and CEO David Jordan was recently interviewed in The Topeka Capital-Journal about how Rural Emergency Hospital designations may ease the Kansas health care crisis. The story originally appeared in The Capital-Journal on Oct. 21, 2024. To view the original post, please click here. How Rural Emergency Hospital designations may ease Kansas health …
10 years of helping moms and babies
We are proud to recognize four hospitals for having celebrated 10 years of earning the High 5 for Mom & Baby recognition. These hospitals include: The High 5 for Mom & Baby program is a Health Fund initiative that connects hospitals and birthing centers to policies and practices that improve breastfeeding outcomes. Breastfeeding makes a …
FAN Webinar
Want to get more involved in your community? Learn more about FAN! Healthy Congregations churches are invited to join a webinar from 12-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, to discuss the recently updated Faith-Based Animator Network, or FAN, special grant opportunity. FAN is a paid learning opportunity offered by The Neighboring Movement. It’s for those who …