Kansas Advocates for Equity, Education and Health (KAEEH) Initiative

Funder: Not specified in documentation (external funder partnering with Kansas Health Foundation and United Methodist Health Ministry Fund)

Grantee: Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) - selected as one of four Kansas nonprofit organizations

Geographic Scope: Kansas

Focus Areas:

• Supporting the KBC's First 1,000 Days Kansas advocacy program
• Advancing advocacy work to support Black, Indigenous, and Latinx families
• Critical period: From woman's pregnancy through child's second birthday
• Building a culture of breastfeeding support by removing barriers and increasing equitable opportunities

Award Details:

• Duration: 3-year initiative
• KBC is one of four Kansas nonprofits selected to participate
• Award amount not specified in available documentation
• Funding supports advocacy program expansion and partnership collaboration

Partners:

• Kansas Health Foundation (KHF)
• United Methodist Health Ministry Fund (UMHMF)
• Three other Kansas nonprofit organizations (not named)

Eligibility:

• Selected through competitive process
• KBC chosen based on demonstrated capacity and alignment with equity goals
• Chair: Stephanne Rupnicki
• Address: 8101 College Blvd. Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66210
• Email: info@ksbreastfeeding.org

Background: This initiative reflects KBC's commitment to expanding advocacy work focused on supporting Black, Indigenous, and Latinx families during the critical first 1,000 days of life. The funding builds on the organization's work with members and partners in the breastfeeding community.