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NETWORK FOR A HEALTHY CALIFORNIA--LOS ANGELES REGION (Website) NETWORK FOR A HEALTHY CALIFORNIA--LOS ANGELES REGION (Fact Sheet) OPERATING PROCEDURES (Word File) |
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About Us
History of the Los Angeles Collaborative for Healthy Active Children
The Los Angeles Collaborative for Healthy Active Children was formed in February 18, 2003 to address the epidemic of overweight and unfit children and their families in Los Angeles County. With leadership from the Los Angeles County Children’s Power—Play! Community Coalition, Los Angeles Region Project LEAN (Leaders Encouraging Activity and Nutrition) Coalition and support from the Network for a Healthy California – California Department of Public Health, the collaborative is made up of over 100 stakeholders including school districts, Head Start providers, health care providers, community-based organizations, DPH Programs, Department of Parks and Recreation and faith-based organizations, the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, Dairy Council of California and California Food Policy Advocates. By sharing their resources, expertise and influence, members are expanding the reach of their individual programs and addressing crucial nutrition and physical activity health issues and disparities in the County.
Support for the LA Collaborative is provided by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, Nutrition Program with funding from the US Department of Agriculture Food Stamp Program, an equal opportunity provider and employer, through the Network for a Healthy California.
Vision
Children and families of Los Angeles County are physically active, eat healthy foods, and live in communities where policies and environments promote a healthy lifestyle.
Mission
To reduce the epidemic of unfit and overweight children and families in Los Angeles County by increasing innovative partnerships in order to plan and implement initiatives that make it easier for underserved populations to adopt lifestyles that include healthy eating and physical activity.
Actions
1. Bring together and mobilize diverse interests including low-income consumers, government agencies, non-profit and charitable organizations, advocates, community leaders, businesses, social service offices, and others with expertise in nutrition, physical activity and nutrition assistance programs in underserved Los Angeles area communities to form a dynamic, proactive regional collaborative.
2. Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate countywide campaigns and initiatives, consistent with the Los Angeles Collaborative for Healthy Active Children vision and mission that increase access to and availability of fruits and vegetables, safe physical activity and food security.
Coordination Committee 2007-2009 Irene Kratz, Chair Dipa Shah, Vice Chair Mandy Graves Valerie Ruelas Ismael Aguila Ruben Brambila Lily Voong Nicola Edwards Courtney Daniels Dr. Paul Simon Jean Tremaine Suzanne Bogert Lauren Neel
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Principal funding for this website is from the USDA Food Stamp Program through the Network for a Healthy California, which is an initiative of the California Department of Public Health. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. The Food Stamp program provides nutrition assistance to people with limited incomes that can help them buy nutritious foods for a better diet. For more information call 1-888-328-3483 or contact your local food stamp office. |