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LeadingVoice Advocacy Bootcamp & Frontline Staff Workshop
Participants in the LeadingVoice Advocacy Bootcamp and LeadingVoice Frontline Staff Workshop will engage in hands-on learning and activities to empower their grassroots advocacy efforts for aging services. Advocates will learn about and practice advocacy fundamentals before putting them to practice at the final session: Aging Services Day at the Capitol. Kylee Childs, Director of Government Affairs with LeadingAge Kansas, along with guest experts present the bootcamp.
About the Advocacy Bootcamp
The goal of this bootcamp is to empower grassroots advocates for aging services in Kansas. The training is available to any individual in an aging services role or educational program and interested in enhancing their advocacy skills. The training is for current and new advocates alike. Attendees will participate in leadership and team building exercises, a tour of the Kansas Capitol, mock hearings. They will hear from guest speakers and experts on policy analysis, ethical and legal considerations, media and public relations, and more.
The program is designed for anyone at any level to attend. Students, entry-level employees, supervisors, administrators, clinical, non-clinical, and board members who are passionate about aging services are invited to attend. Space is limited to 15 individuals.
Interested individuals must complete the Registration Application, submit the registration fee, and attend all sessions. Individuals who complete all sessions will receive their certificate of completion in a recognition ceremony at the briefing for Aging Services Day.
Structure & Meeting Dates
This boot camp consists of 3 sessions. The first two sessions will each be two days of classroom learning and various activities. The third and final session will allow individuals to put their newly acquired or finely tuned advocacy skills to practice at Aging Services Day at the Kansas Capitol.
- November 11 & 12, 2025
- December 9 & 10, 2025
- Aging Services Day: January 21, 2026 (Tentative)
All sessions will take place in Topeka.
Costs
Registration fees are listed below. These fees only cover the cost of food, drink, and required materials. Costs for hotels and transportation will need to be covered separately by the participant (and/or their employer).
LeadingAge Kansas Provider Members: $200
Non-Members: $400
Students: $100
About the Frontline Staff Workshop
This one-day workshop is designed to empower frontline aging services staff in Kansas to become effective grassroots advocates. Open to anyone working in aging services or pursuing education in the field, the training focuses on building and enhancing advocacy skills. Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to strengthen your voice, this workshop is for you!
This one-day workshop is geared to all frontline aging services staff, both clinical and non-clinical staff. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Interested individuals must complete the Registration Application, submit the registration fee, and attend all sessions. Individuals who complete all sessions will receive their certificate of completion in a recognition ceremony at the briefing for Aging Services Day.
Structure & Meeting Dates
This boot camp consists of 2 sessions. The first session will include classroom learning and various activities designed to teach participants about the basics of grassroots advocacy. The second session will allow individuals to put their newly acquired or finely tuned advocacy skills to practice at Aging Services Day at the Kansas Capitol. Attendance at both sessions is required.
- December 11, 2025
- Aging Services Day: January 21, 2026 (Tentative)
All sessions will take place in Topeka.
Costs
Registration fees are listed below. These fees only cover the cost of food, drink, and required materials. Costs for hotels and transportation will need to be covered separately by the participant (and/or their employer).
Members - $100
Non-members - $200
Students - $50
Questions about LeadingVoice Advocacy Bootcamp or LeadingVoice Frontline Staff Workshop? Contact our team:
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