Center for Public Partnerships & Research

Keep shining, Pittsburg! ?? Child Care Capacity Accelerator funding is playing a pivotal role in local child care expansion efforts that are uniting community organizations and funding sources, creating nearly 60 new child care slots. CPPR proudly supports these innovative child care solutions through our work with the Kansas Children's Cabinet.? ?? https://lnkd.in/g8NgGpCv

Accelerator funds are just one piece of the Buhler, Kansas, child care puzzle. ?? A shared understanding of local need and community partners eager to meet that need are solving it, launching an intergenerational center benefiting young children and retirement community residents alike. Through our work with the Kansas Children's Cabinet, we are proud to support these innovative solutions benefiting Kansas families! ? https://lnkd.in/gtkp8yCx

?? Save the Date! ?? A Million Moments for Maternal Mortality Prevention Join us as we address maternal mortality at the intersection of physical and mental health, substance use, and intimate partner violence. ??? Date: August 7-8, 2025 ?? Location: KC Metro ?? Who should attend: Behavioral health clinicians, community support providers, healthcare professionals, and anyone providing support to pregnant and postpartum individuals. Stay tuned for registration details!

CPPR's Olivia Landon and Iowa Department of Health and Human Services 1st Five Health Consultant Amy Robak are presenting their poster, Evaluating 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative Processes, at #AMCHP2025 in Washington D.C. Iowa’s 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative is an Iowa Department of Health and Human Services program dedicated to promoting early detection and intervention of developmental delays in children up to age five. The evaluation goal was to improve caregiver contact and data entry processes. Authors: Landon, O., Rowe, N., Tibbits, A., Robak, A., & Kline, G.C. Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs #AMCHPAnnualConference #MaternalChildHealth

??? Our next clinic date is April 8th! The Kansas Moms in Mind (KMIM) Consultation Clinics offer physicians and other providers the opportunity to connect with peers and build their knowledge on a variety of topics related to perinatal behavioral health. Each clinic features a brief didactic and collaborative case review. Register: bit.ly/4guk5d4 Continuing education hours are available. #Perinatal #PerinatalHealth #PMADS #PerinatalPsychiatry #PerinatalMentalHealth

"Exploring multiple futures from different perspectives is invaluable in work and life. When you're juggling so much, it’s easy to think there's no time for this. But you have to make time - it’s how you stay engaged and take action." Jackie Counts, AAI Operating Officer ?? https://lnkd.in/gbpDREiC

Thank you for joining us today! And a special thanks to the presenters who are working hard every day to create a thriving Kansas for children and families! ?? Amanda Petersen with KSDE, Melissa Schoenberger with KDHE, Rachel Martin with the Kansas Fire Marshal, Emily Bonilla with KSDE, Sarah Minshull with Child Care Aware of Kansas, Laura Evins with USD 252, Amy Wallace and Katie Pickering with USD 331, Krista Phoenix with USD 507. ? View the recording and resources from this webinar at https://lnkd.in/gfFnUT9W. ? Register for future webinars at https://lnkd.in/gd_mpJPu.

Join us TOMORROW, March 12th, at noon for the #AllinforKansasKids Early Childhood Systems-Building monthly webinar! A panel presentation including the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas State Department of Education, Child Care Aware of Kansas, Kansas Fire Marshal, and local unified school district representatives will discuss how schools can effectively operate licensed child care facilities. ? Register at https://lnkd.in/gd_mpJPu

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Kansas child care professionals and caregivers are invited to join us on March 12th, 6:30pm, in Wichita to share experiences with child care in your region. This event is free and open to the public. ?? Register at bit.ly/4gor4Du This event is brought to you by #AllinforKansasKids and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment through the work of the Systems Improvement Team.