Goal
The goal of the CPC and the Health Action Partnership is to advance the adoption of School Based After School Wellness Policies across all 12 school districts in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Strategy 
Access and promote the following in School Based After School Programs:

  1. Healthier food and drink choices
  2. Increased physical activity
  3. Reduced screen time
CPC Technical Assistance Programs

Healthy Snacks 101

Training Video: Healthy Snacks 101 (Part 1)



Training Video: Healthy Snacks 101 (Part 2)



 

Link to CPC's "Healthy Snacks: 101" Training Guide

 

Let's Get Physical!

Training Video: Let's Get Physical (Coming Soon!)

Link to CPC's "Let's Get Physical" Training Guide


Other Resources

ReCharge!- Energizing After-School is a fun-for-kids program designed for students in grades 2 to 6 to learn about and practice good nutrition and physical activity habits. A collaboration with the National Football League, ReCharge! is a complete, easy-to-use kit with lesson plans, equipment, information for families and much more.

http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/recharge/

Fruit and Veggie Champions- A fun website for kids to go to learn about healthy habits.

http://www.foodchamps.org/index.php?from=1&karakter=6&poz=f27caa&bojapoz=&ime=cpc

More Matters- a good tool to learn more about fruits and vegetables (how to prepare, store, serving sizes and more!)

http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/

Action for Healthy Kids- The best ways to combat childhood obesity. LEARN THE FACTS!

http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/

Empower Me 4 Life- A resource guide from the Alliance For A Healthier Generation, to help kids empower themselves to live healthy lives

http://www.empowerme2b.org/

FRAC- Food Research and Action Center

http://frac.org/federal-foodnutrition-programs/afterschool-programs/

Lets Move!- Michelle Obama’s initiative to eliminate obesity in the next generation

http://www.letsmove.gov/

Champion’s For Health- Learn about being Healthy in Jefferson County

http://championsforhealth.org/

 

 

CPC Survey Documents
 

CPC Survey Introduction
 

2010 - 2011 Survey Instrument
 

Health Action Partnership Information
 

 

Contact the CPC's Health Policies Team

 

Dr. Pamela B. Weed, Esq.
 

Health Policies Coordinator
 

Phone: (205) 541-3397
 

Email: pweed99@yahoo.com
 

 

Natalie Kianoff, BA
 

Health Policies Analyst
 

Phone: (205) 936-0120
 

Email: natalie@kianoff.com
 

 

Hank O'Steen, MBA
 

Health Policies Communications Specialist
 

Phone: (205) 264-8181
 

  • Email: osteenh@jccal.org