Missouri Child Support Education Association - Kansas City 2026

This meeting was a town hall event hosted by the Missouri Child Support Education Association in Kansas City on July 27, 2026, involving Clay County, Missouri officials and child support professionals. The session included presentations on legislative processes related to child support laws, emphasizing the importance of selecting effective legislators and understanding the personality-driven nature of lawmaking. Additionally, there was a detailed overview of the Max modernization project, a web-based upgrade to the child support case management system, highlighting improved user interface features, pilot testing, and upcoming training and support for staff. The meeting also focused on workplace culture, discussing strategies to foster positive communication, trust, inclusion, and employee engagement within child support offices to enhance productivity and service delivery. No specific procurement, contracting, or budget decisions were discussed during this meeting.