Healthy Students, Healthy Communities
In 2017, FLIPANY spearheaded a school-based intervention at Deerfield Beach Middle School designed to create a Culture of Health through the development of parent and student advisory boards, Healthy Student Healthy Community (HSHC), that guide the delivery of preventative health programs at the school. Through FLIPANY leadership, this Parent-led board has established over 15 local collaborative members including local food producers, food banks, local government agencies, and health services organizations.
Program Objectives
HSHC program goals include a.) All families in Deerfield Beach having access to affordable fruits and vegetables. b.) Youth identifying and responding to community health needs. and c.) Impacting health-related policies that reflect the voice of the community. Some of the activities undertaken as part of the HSHC program include the development of an Advisory Council (including youth members), construction and maintenance of a community garden, management of 3 food pantries in Deerfield Beach, supporting Physical Education classes with FLIPANY Coach Mentors, among others. Last year, we introduced the development of an agricultural education curriculum, through the Farm to School Grant, to reinforce the hands-on educational experiences implemented through the school gardens.
The Healthy Students, Healthy Community Partnership is committed to developing evidence-based, sustainable, community-based solutions to childhood obesity among underserved and ethnic minority youth in Deerfield Beach.
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