Current Federal & State Context for California Kids’ Health Policy - Kelly Hardy, MPP, MPH (3/13/25)

Title: Current Federal & State Context for California Kids’ Health Policy Speaker: Kelly Hardy, MPP, MPH Senior Managing Director, Health & Research Children Now Stay informed about the latest developments in children's health policy. Kelly Hardy, a leading expert in California children's health, will host a timely discussion on the current federal and state policy landscape. She provides crucial insights into potential impacts on vulnerable child populations. Hardy brings a wealth of experience from her work at the federal, state, and county levels, including advocacy for Medi-Cal, reproductive rights, and the uninsured. Having overseen the Medi-Cal and food stamp budgets for Alameda County, she has a deep understanding of the financial complexities of these programs. Currently, she directs health policy and research projects for Children Now, which coordinates collective action campaigns to improve the lives of California’s kids through effective policy change. Learning Objectives: •Identify federal policy changes that may impact California children’s health programs such as Medi-Cal and CalFresh. •Identify state policy changes and opportunities to bolster children’s health.