We join millions around the world in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, a beloved artist, philanthropist, and champion for children. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, and all who were impacted by her extraordinary life and legacy. We are deeply...
Harnessing small, actionable moments to prevent tragedy is what this conference is all about. The conference included presentations on improving access to care, maternal mental health, substance use, and effective use of data.
Read about the opening of the Kansas Office of Early Childhood.
Read about recent updates to the distinct count dashboard, and how they help communities and leaders in the early childhood ecosystem identify needs and gaps in service provision across the state.
The AIFKK Strategic Plan Progress Dashboard helps us understand what’s shaping early childhood in Kansas. See how the collective efforts of Kansans are contributing to statewide goals and outcomes, including those described in the Blueprint for Early Childhood.
Learn how strengthening early childhood systems, expanding supports, and connecting families to the right help at the right time can keep children safe and thriving.
Learn how early childhood leaders are working to prioritize the mental health of children and families.
How All in for Kansas Kids is addressing challenges that contribute to early workforce shortages and burnout.
The AIFKK Strategic Plan Progress Dashboard is the online home to document our state’s progress toward ensuring that every child thrives in Kansas. See what we’re learning!
Learn about how communities are strengthening their local child care infrastructure through Child Care Zones.
The Kansas Children’s Cabinet will be moving to the new Office of Early Childhood along with about 20 other programs from KDHE, KSDE, and DCF. Planning begins July 1, 2025, with the new office becoming operational by July 1, 2026.
$21 million from the Administration for Children and Families has been awarded to create further investments in targeted initiatives that support the state’s early childhood ecosystem. The funding provides $7 million per year for 3 years, awarded to the Kansas...
The Kansas Children’s Cabinet approved the 2024 All In For Kansas Kids Strategic Plan. Building on the progress of recent years and in response to the 2024 All In For Kansas Kids Needs Assessment, this plan charts the path forward for all of us in the Kansas early childhood ecosystem.
August marks the first anniversary of Imagination Library of Kansas Day, proclaimed by Governor Kelly on August 14, 2023.
The Capital Projects Fund Accelerator will award $38 million in grants to expand on the state’s efforts to create new licensed child care slots while adding space to enable work, health monitoring, and education supports.
Watch the full celebration of the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Kansas.
Accelerator grant funding awarded to 52 Kansas community organizations and partnerships and are expected to create over 4,200 new childcare seats across Kansas.
The Kansas Child Care Capacity Accelerator will support community-based teams—including early childhood providers and champions, employers, and economic development leaders—in their efforts to create affordable child care seats in their communities.