Planning & Resourcing

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.

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.

Work with community members to select curricula that best align with their needs and interests.

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.

Prioritize site selection based on potential impact rather than focusing solely on program allowability.

Conduct or review research on health out-comes experienced by various population groups.