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Child Care Aware® of Kansas accomplishes advocacy work through monitoring state and federal policy issues; dissemination of information and policy alerts to the local R&Rs; discussions of the major policy issues with partners; and representation of the Network's positions and agenda at appropriate state hearings, forums and conferences.

Lexie's Law

The law establishing basic inspection standards and child care requirements for Kansas passed its final hurdle at about 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday and is now headed to Governor Parkinson for his signature.

This legislation was spearheaded by Lexie’s parents, Kim and Bryan Engelman, and by Ava Patrick’s parents, Alecia and Steve. Both sets of parents were on hand early Tuesday morning for the final passage of this legislation, just as they have been at every step of the process. Their work, along with your support helped make this law a reality. And, Kansas child care facilities will be safer places because of it. 

Children's Initiative Fund

In a year with very little good budget news, we are happy to report that the Children’s Initiatives Fund has been protected. The CIF will not sustain any cuts this year and funding for programs that serve nearly 340,000 children will remain intact. Next year will be another very difficult year for early childhood programs. And, while a number of good, quality programs have been slashed to their core or eliminated outright…Kansas lawmakers kept their promise to our children. Again, we would like to extend our deepest appreciation for all of your hard work – you made the difference!