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First 1000 Days Kansas

@first1000daysks

Building a movement in Kansas to reset systems so all families thrive during the first 1000 days, from pregnancy to the child's 2nd birthday. Join us!

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Paid Leave For All Kansans (@paidleaveks) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

Brenda Bandy, Executive Director of Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, spoke with Mike Matson at <a href="/1350KMAN/">News Radio KMAN</a> about what #PaidLeave could do for Kansan families and businesses.   

Catch the interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=mL6od_…
National WIC Association (@natwicassoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Families could lose access to infant formula, breastfeeding support, nutritious foods, healthcare screenings, and more beginning Nov 1. It is imperative that Congress fund the government ASAP so that programs like #WIC can continue to run. ✏️ Take Action: bit.ly/FUNDWIC26

Families could lose access to infant formula, breastfeeding support, nutritious foods, healthcare screenings, and more beginning Nov 1. It is imperative that Congress fund the government ASAP so that programs like #WIC can continue to run.

✏️ Take Action: bit.ly/FUNDWIC26
Paid Leave for All (@paidleaveforall) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#PaidLeaveForAll is a mental health solution. New research links access to state paid family leave with critical outcomes: less postpartum depression and more weeks of breastfeeding. Investing in paid leave is investing in the health of whole families. academic.oup.com/aje/advance-ar…

A Better Balance (@abetterbalance) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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…

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Join us online tomorrow for quick, up-to-the-minute national and state updates from Tina Sherman, MomsRising and David Jordan, United Methodist Health Ministry Fund. #First1000DaysKS Register here: first1000daysks.org/event/federal-…

Join us online tomorrow for quick, up-to-the-minute national and state updates from Tina Sherman, <a href="/MomsRising/">MomsRising</a> and David Jordan, <a href="/umhealthfund/">United Methodist Health Ministry Fund</a>. #First1000DaysKS

Register here: first1000daysks.org/event/federal-…
National WIC Association (@natwicassoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“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

Paid Leave For All Kansans (@paidleaveks) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🇺🇸 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

🇺🇸 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
Paid Leave For All Kansans (@paidleaveks) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

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
Paid Leave for All (@paidleaveforall) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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…

U.S. Breastfeeding Committee 🤱🏿🤱🏻🤱🏽🤱🏾🤱🏼 (@usbreastfeeding) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

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
First 1000 Days Kansas (@first1000daysks) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Recently, the federal government made numerous funding cuts to several programs and services. KAC 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…

Recently, the federal government made numerous funding cuts to several programs and services. <a href="/KansasAction/">KAC</a> 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…
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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

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
A Better Balance (@abetterbalance) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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/

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📣 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 National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers ncit.quorum.us/campaign/14934…