Kansas Parents as Teachers Association

Milk provided by breastfeeding mothers is a crucial but largely invisible national food resource. Breastfeeding provides food security for a country's children while minimizing food system pressures on the environment. Supportive breastfeeding culture is an important national capital asset with large economic value.

We wanted to share with you the Child Support Services Incentive information shared by the Department of Children & Families.

This resource outlines the various benefits and opportunities available to participants of the Child Support Services program. We hope this flyer will help you better understand the incentives for participating in these programs.

Please review and feel free to share it with others who may benefit from this valuable information.

Nearly 50% of women around the world participate in the labor force. When mothers return to work, rates strongly decrease due to the unavailability of lactation facilities, the distance between home and the workplace, and decreased milk production during working hours.

Board Member Spotlight: Maria Torres

Breastfeeding is not a one-person job. It requires
encouragement and support from skilled counsellors, family
members, health care providers, employers, policymakers and
others.

Breast milk is not free. is a full-time job in and of
itself: a year of breastfeeding equates to a conservative
estimate of 1,800 hours in a year. Compare that to a 40-hour
work week role at 1,960 hours a year!

Parent Health Literacy Training coming up on Nov. 14th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

Register Here: https://ksheadstart.ticketspice.com/kpata-parent-health-literacy-training-november-14

Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center for a free, 5-episode virtual conversation, "Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges."

This warm and inviting series connects parents and families of children with developmental differences or challenges. Explore unique and shared experiences of raising children with delayed or atypical development. Through powerful conversations, learn how to best support and advocate for your child, family, and community. All are welcome—don't miss out on this opportunity to connect! https://www.brazeltontouchpoints.org/family-talk/child-developmental-challenges/

is a win-win for moms and babies!

For babies: breastmilk helps build a strong immune system and protects against illness and disease, now and in the future.

For moms: studies show that some cancers, including ovarian
and breast cancer, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure are less
common among women who breastfeed.

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Save the Date: October 28, 2024 | Kansas Home Visiting Virtual Conference!

Join us for our upcoming DEIA Webinar on structural inequities and systemic racism.

August 29th
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Register Here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsce6spjgiHdN70RqStpy6kysHzST0ne_r

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and this year’s theme is Nourish, Survive, Thrive. Learn how you can join the celebration of the incredible work that organizations are doing to make the world a little more friendly for new parents and families at https://www.usbreastfeeding.org/national-breastfeeding-month.html

Board Member Spotlight!

KPATA Newsletter
August 2024

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Wichita Public Schools and Sedgwick County Health Department will host NO COST vaccine clinics offering opportunities for students to receive required and recommended vaccines for school.

Schedule here:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/fd313b20/appointment/38653269/calendar/5107745

Parent Leadership Conference 2024

Mark your calendars! This conference is back in person Sept 27 - 28 in Topeka. Look out for more information this fall.

See flyer in English & Spanish: https://mcusercontent.com/62a80a0b71a54f5f1d8dd9cdd/files/e7a706e5-cf88-1b6e-0724-dc23c80eadae/PLC_Save_Date_2024_v2.pdf

What is it like for you and your family to live in your community? Share Your Story!
https://kschildrenscabinet.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cddd4c0e3c98108578414822f&id=54fe0ab39f&e=5a1bb6dac6

The University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships and Research recently launched a statewide initiative to learn about family and community well-being directly from families across the state. When you share a story with us, you are helping the entire state work towards a better Kansas for children and families. The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Our aim is to reach as many families as possible in order to fully understand the many experiences that impact and shape family and community well-being. We invite you to share stories about your own experiences and share this survey with others!

For more information, check out How We Use Your Story: https://kschildrenscabinet.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cddd4c0e3c98108578414822f&id=1608244d6c&e=5a1bb6dac6

We are proud to be one of more than 1,100 orgs to sign on to a letter to Congress to ask them to not cut what's known as "non-defense discretionary" spending in the budget, including vital programs like education and public health. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3W946b1

🌞📚 Get Ready for School with the Summer Issue of Kansas Child Magazine! 🌟

Our latest edition is packed with tips, tricks, and resources to ensure your little ones are prepared for the school year ahead. Don't miss out—sign up to get your FREE copy today! 📖✨

👉 https://loom.ly/KS65FsM

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Join us for our first Lunch & Learn to discuss our DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility) work!

Please note you must be a KPATA Member to join this training.
You can become a KPATA Member here: https://kpata.wufoo.com/forms/kpata-registration

Register for the lunch & learn here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpf-2tpj4qEtzPagKCv3K7apop8r09EQol #/registration

We would like to welcome Dana Clary to the KPATA Board!

Toddlers reap the benefits of continued breastfeeding! More Protein! More Fat! More Antibodies! More Probiotics! More Snuggles!

Continue to encourage and support your breastfeeding families to provide breast milk for their toddlers. Invite them to nurse on site, bring breast milk in a cup, hang posters in your toddler room, read breastfeeding books to the kids. Caregivers can help families reach their breastfeeding goals! AND CACFP reimburses for those feeds and cups!

KPATA Training coming up!
Podcast: Toddlers that won't go to bed.
Join us Wednesday, July 17th at 1:00pm on zoom here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2981515586?omn=87172319247

🌱💚 Outdoor play ideas from

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https://www.ksde.org/Home/Quick-Links/News-Room/Weekly-News/Feature-Story/ArtMID/6201/ArticleID/3473/Taking-a-hard-look-at-how-our-children-use-technology-that-fits-into-their-hands-A-message-from-Kansas-Education-Commissioner-Dr-Randy-Watson

Taking a hard look at how our children use technology that fits into their hands: A message from Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson For me, “cell phone” is a misnomer. It’s rarely used to call people. In my generation, when we hear the word “phone,” we think of talking on a device. For more than 100 years, that’s what we used it for. But these devices aren’t being used to call your friend or call home but rather ....