Center for Public Partnerships & Research

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.

🎉 Over 9,000 referrals for over 5,000 families! 💜 Please join us in celebrating IRIS's 5th anniversary this week in Will County, Illinois! “The IRIS Network has helped Will County residents because it allows them to receive a warm hand-off to a partner organization instead of just getting the organization’s phone number. Having the IRIS Network ensures that referrals get followed up with. We know how all referrals were handled and what the outcome was." -Rebecca Anderson, All Our Kids (AOK) Early Childhood Network Coordinator, Will County Health Department 📰 https://lnkd.in/gCzRm_ds 🌱 connectwithiris.org today to connect individuals and families in your community to needed services. Will County Health Department and Community Health Center Illinois Department of Human Services

“We've used accelerator grants to buy updated and new supplies for the classrooms. We've also added keypads to the front door and the playground door to just add an extra layer of security. We're updating items on the playground, all sorts of fun things like that. We did all of that to increase the childcare experience and to increase slots.” -Heather Hoover, Center Director Partnering with the Kansas Children's Cabinet in support of the Child Care Capacity Accelerator and Innovation Community grant work is a joy. The community impact of these collaborative efforts is tremendous! #AllinforKansasKids #ChildCareAccelerator #ChildCare

Celebrate World Read Aloud Day on February 5th! 📚🎉 Reading to a child from a young age establishes a love of reading and a foundation for future learning. Embrace the joy of literacy on February 5th! Ideas below ⬇️ 💻 Enroll in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Kansas families may do so at https://lnkd.in/g9D_JT3k. 📚 Read an #ImaginationLibrary book(s) you already have in your home. 🔎 Visit your local library to participate in storytime, borrow books, or explore. 🍂 Visit a Story Adventure trail and read aloud while enjoying nature. Location details at https://lnkd.in/gbvGyFNX. #WorldReadAloudDay #WRAD2025

We're delighted to congratulate Jackie Counts on her new position as Operating Officer with AAI leadership! Since founding CPPR, she has fostered strong growth and relationships while providing remarkable leadership. Congrats, Jackie! We’re excited to work alongside you and our AAI colleagues in support of your new role! Forward together to improve the lives of children, adults, and communities.

We appreciate everyone who contributed to the discussion. Your input is invaluable! #AllinforKansasKids⭐

CPPR's Priya Vanchy Kadavasal, Ph.D., MPH shared the impact of Family First in Kansas at the Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference recently in Seattle. First, presenting a survival analysis demonstrating the impact of the Kansas prevention service array, highlighting that 90% of families receiving any Department for Children and Families supported prevention program (Family First, Family Preservation, Family Services) stay together safely in the home without the need for foster care one year after referral. Additionally, Priya partnered with colleagues at the Kansas Family Advisory Network and KU School of Social Welfare to present the process and power of community-led data collection in accessing family voice to drive systems change and better service access. 🔵 https://lnkd.in/gamrJ7BR #SSWR2025

We hope to see you Thursday! ⭐ Kansas child care professionals and caregivers are invited to join us on January 23rd, 6:30pm, in Topeka to share experiences with child care in your region. This event is free and open to the public. ➡️ Register at bit.ly/400HQU5 This event is brought to you by #AllinforKansasKids and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment through the work of the Systems Improvement Team.

A reflection on the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from AAI Director Neal Kingston.

A fantastic example of the Kansas Child Care Go Team in action.