HEAD START IN KANSAS: NURTURING CHILDREN. ENGAGING FAMILIES. ROOTED IN COMMUNITY
GROWING DEEPER ROOTS
Join us for the April State Meeting and Network conversations for: Directors, Health Managers, PFCE, Home Visitors, Family Support, Parents, and Board/Partners.
April 16, 2026, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Webster Conference Center, Salina, KS
8:15 Arrival, check-in, and networking (breakfast provided)
9:00 Welcome and opening (KHSA Membership Meeting)
9:30 Keynote: Rooted in Well-Being: Growing Stronger Together, Wyletta Johnson
Well-being goes beyond stress management; it’s about creating a workplace culture where people feel supported, connected, and valued. In this interactive session, participants will explore whole-person wellness and the powerful role community plays in sustaining it. Through reflection and practical discussion, attendees will identify small, realistic steps that strengthen both individual well-being and team culture.
10:30 Break
10:50 Network Connections and Conversations
Workshop for home visitors and family support workers: Simple Practices for Sustainable Well-Being, Wyletta Johnson: Sustainable well-being doesn’t come from big changes; it grows from small, consistent practices and supportive communities. In this engaging session, participants will explore how stress affects overall wellness and reflect on the role self-care plays in maintaining balance. Together, we will discuss how community support strengthens well-being in the workplace and beyond. Participants will leave with a simple, personalized well-being plan they can turn to during challenging moments, along with practical ideas for supporting a culture of care within their team.
Health Network: Network Connections and EPA Region VII Resources and Initiatives
Director Network: Network Connections and EPA Region VII Resources and Initiatives
PFCE: To Be Announced
Parent: To Be Announced
11:45 Lunch and Group Picture
12:45 Post lunch activity
1:00 Network Connections and Conversations
Health, PFCE, Home Visitor, Family Support, Parent Networks: Home Safety and Risk Prevention with Safe Kids KS followed by individual network conversations
Directors: Network Conversations
2:35 Closing
3:00 Safe Travels!
Speaker Bio: Wyletta Johnson, Be Well Care Well CoachWyletta Johnson is a doctoral candidate in General Psychology with an emphasis in Cognition and Instruction. She holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health and Wellness and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Wyletta serves as a Be Well Care Well Coach for Curricula Concepts, Inc. based in Arkansas. She is a mother to Darius and Tristan, and actively shares her family’s journey with autism to raise awareness and celebrate neurodiversity.
Other Notes for Registration:
T-shirts – Everyone is encouraged to wear a state meeting t-shirt. 2025/2026 State Meeting t-shirt here
PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL ALSO BE HOLDING A SPECIAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR NETWORK ON APRIL 15, 2026, 12:30 TO 4:00 PM AT ROSIE'S ON IRON. COST IS $15. LUNCH IS PROVIDED. Tickets for this special (and optional) Director network will be sold on the State Meeting registration page.
Register for State Meeting (April 16) and the (optional) Director Network (April 15) here>>