Direct Community Engagement

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

Beyond language translation, adapt curricula to address the specific needs of local communities.

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 commu-nity health outcomes.

Build capacity to understand the needs of various population groups.

Develop and adhere to community engagement processes that align with the planned level of engagement.

Ensure the use of clear, specific language with community members to facilitate their understanding and participation in engagement initiatives.

Integrate participatory budgeting into community engagement efforts.

Document and share the impact of community member involvement in PSE initiatives.

Leverage direct education to support community members recruitment for PSE initiatives.