Upcoming Events
Too many of our neighbors are caught in systems that perpetuate poverty and inequality. This year's lobby day will focus on legislation to improve oversight of our state's foster care system and to eliminate the practice of suspending driver's licenses simply for unpaid fines or fees, getting Kansans back on the road.
No experience is necessary. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Kansas State Capitol
Topeka, KS
Feb. 11, 2020 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
RSVP here.
THE ISSUES
The foster care system in Kansas is in crisis. Too many children are being taken from their families because the system confuses poverty with neglect. The dangerous failures of our overburdened system is traumatizing kids, often leaving them without adequate healthcare and essentially homeless as they bounce between offices and temporary foster homes. House Bill 2187 would establish an independent Office of the Child Advocate. The Office of the Child Advocate would protect the rights of kids in foster care and promote best practices while ensuring accountability and transparency.
Read the 2020 Policy Brief on the Office of the Child Advocate.
The State of Kansas has suspended nearly 140,000 Kansans' Driver's Licenses simply due to unpaid fees and fines as of June 2019. For too many of our neighbors a suspended license can cost them their job, keep them from getting to the grocery store or the doctors office, and make it impossible to take their children to school. House Bill 2434 would stop the State of Kansas from suspending driver’s licenses due to failure to pay traffic fees and fines.
Read the 2020 Policy Brief on driver's license suspensions.
No experience is necessary. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Kansas State Capitol
Topeka, KS
Feb. 11, 2020 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
RSVP here.
THE ISSUES
The foster care system in Kansas is in crisis. Too many children are being taken from their families because the system confuses poverty with neglect. The dangerous failures of our overburdened system is traumatizing kids, often leaving them without adequate healthcare and essentially homeless as they bounce between offices and temporary foster homes. House Bill 2187 would establish an independent Office of the Child Advocate. The Office of the Child Advocate would protect the rights of kids in foster care and promote best practices while ensuring accountability and transparency.
Read the 2020 Policy Brief on the Office of the Child Advocate.
The State of Kansas has suspended nearly 140,000 Kansans' Driver's Licenses simply due to unpaid fees and fines as of June 2019. For too many of our neighbors a suspended license can cost them their job, keep them from getting to the grocery store or the doctors office, and make it impossible to take their children to school. House Bill 2434 would stop the State of Kansas from suspending driver’s licenses due to failure to pay traffic fees and fines.
Read the 2020 Policy Brief on driver's license suspensions.
Join us to learn and gain tools for fighting hunger, building grassroots power, and having an impact in your community. Whether it's helping more kids participate in school meals and other Child Nutrition Programs, removing barriers to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and more, your action can reduce hunger in Kansas. This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided.
Pittsburg
Thursday, January 23rd | 10 AM-2 PM
Pittsburg Public Library
(Register for this summit has closed.)
Wichita
Saturday, February 8th | 10 AM-2 PM
Rhatigan Student Center | Room 233
1845 Fairmount St Wichita, KS 67260
RSVP here.
Garden City
Friday, March 13th | 10 AM-2 PM
Finney County Public Library
605 E Walnut St, Garden City, KS 67846
RSVP here.
Thank you to Kansas Health Foundation for supporting these events!
Pittsburg
Thursday, January 23rd | 10 AM-2 PM
Pittsburg Public Library
(Register for this summit has closed.)
Wichita
Saturday, February 8th | 10 AM-2 PM
Rhatigan Student Center | Room 233
1845 Fairmount St Wichita, KS 67260
RSVP here.
Garden City
Friday, March 13th | 10 AM-2 PM
Finney County Public Library
605 E Walnut St, Garden City, KS 67846
RSVP here.
Thank you to Kansas Health Foundation for supporting these events!
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