Implementing Agencies Organizational Environment

Coordinate and collaborate with partners addressing upstream issues at the local level.

Identify in work plans how staff can leverage skills or perspectives from other programs into CalFresh Healthy Living programming using braided funding.

Actively seek out complementary funding to address factors related to nutrition security that are outside program allowability.

Report on the integration of evidence-based research and physical activity components in PSE efforts.

Implement evidence-based research on nutrition education and physical activity PSEs for  CalFresh Healthy Living populations.

Document key components of evidence-based research on nutrition education and physical activity in planning documents.

Build capacity to incorporate evidence-based research on nutrition education and physical activity for CalFresh Healthy Living populations.

Hire staff with language fluency and cultural ties to program participants and community members.

Collaborate with Tribal Nations to co-create and tailor CalFresh Healthy Living programming that honor cultural practices and strengthen community health outcomes.

When assessing readiness of new sites, explore the historical and current dynamics between CalFresh Healthy Living, other social services, and community partners.