Collaboration With Partners

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

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

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.

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 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.

Incorporate research and data to meet the needs of population groups and to address historical and contextual factors.