First 1000 Days Kansas

📣 Speak up for babies and families today. Tell Congress to prioritize funding for programs that support them. Click the link to add your name with a quick tool from @NCITorg ncit.quorum.us/campaign/14934…

Join us online Friday, January 9, for quick, up-to-the-minute national and state updates from Anderw Fullerton, @MarchofDimes and Jessica Herrera Russell, @KansasAction. #First1000DaysKS #ksleg Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Maternal and infant health improved in Kansas, but there’s still work to do kcur.org/health/2025-12…

Happy Holidays! Thank you for everything you do for the very youngest Kansans. #HappyHolidays #First1000DaysKS

If you're pregnant or postpartum and have questions about your rights to support at work, call 1-833-NEED-ABB or fill out our online form to contact our free legal helpline: abetterbalance.org/get-help/

Tell the Kansas Congressional delegation to renew the ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits – before it’s too late. In Kansas, 73,000 people are projected to lose ACA coverage and premiums are expected to rise by about 77%. Click here: win.newmode.net/ACATaxCredits

Recently, the federal government made numerous funding cuts to several programs and services. @KansasAction is asking for your help to make the impact of these cuts clear to our state legislators by sharing your experiences and stories. form.jotform.com/KansasAction/S…

We are so excited for families in Minnesota! #PaidLeave #PaidLeaveKS cbsnews.com/minnesota/vide… via @CBSNews

The Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act would require VA medical centers to provide dedicated lactation spaces for use by women veterans and members of the public. Urge your Representative to pass the Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act here: bit.ly/4pjYbwW

Kansans are concerned, but is Congress listening? — Opinion cjonline.com/story/opinion/…

Without national #PaidLeave, new parents in most states have to struggle with limited time off or missed paychecks. But some leading companies are helping show that paid leave works well for businesses and workers, too. forbes.com/sites/michelle…

Wichita, we'll see you tomorrow! Register for our Town Hall to hear from Kansans about how a self-funded state paid leave program could strengthen our businesses and support families while enjoying free refreshments. #PaidLeave #PaidLeaveKS Register here: surveymonkey.com/r/PFMLWichita

🇺🇸 Our veterans and their families deserve the very best. That includes paid leave to care for themselves and their loved ones. #VeteransDay #PaidLeave #PaidLeaveKS #PaidLeaveForAll

When states expand their paid family leave programs, it makes them more equitable the74million.org/zero2eight/sta…

Brenda Bandy, Executive Director of Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, spoke with Mike Matson at @1350KMAN about what #PaidLeave could do for Kansan families and businesses. Catch the interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=mL6od_…

We'll see you this Friday, Manhattan! #PaidLeaveKS #PaidLeaveForAll

If you are pregnant, recovering from childbirth, pumping breast milk, or have a pregnancy-related medical condition, you have the right to accommodations at work to stay healthy. Learn more about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: abetterbalance.org/pregnant-postp…

“American families deserve certainty from their government, not the constant anxiety of short-term fixes. This uncertainty is the direct result of the government shutdown, and it is unacceptable." - NWA President & CEO, Georgia Machell 🗣️ Take Action: bit.ly/FUNDWIC26

A new study provides insights into how #breastfeeding can help protect mothers from breast cancer. bit.ly/4qTtWP9