Promoting healthy lifestyles for children & families

Organizations

America on the Move

America on the Move is a community-wide program developed to improve health and quality of life by promoting healthful eating and active living among individuals, families, communities, and society by: bringing scientists and non-scientists from multiple disciplines together; translating cutting-edge science into accessible information for easy use; empowering individuals to take control of their

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)

AAHPERD’s mission is to promote and support leadership, research, education, and best practices in the professions that support creative, healthy, and active lifestyles. AAHPERD envisions a society in which all individuals enjoy an optimal quality of life through appreciation of and participation in an active and creative, health-promoting lifestyle.

California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program (CANFit)

Since 1993, CANFit has been at the heart of the movement to improve healthy eating and physical activity environments for adolescents. From grassroots to government, CANfit works with community-based and youth-serving organizations to identify local solutions and support the development of culturally competent policy and practices.

California Center for Physical Activity

The California Center for Physical Activity creates opportunities for everyday activity by connecting partners to active living resources and helping develop more walkable and bikeable communities. The Center works through strategic alliances with physical activity experts, local health departments, community-based organizations and like-minded public- and private-sector partners.

California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

This site contains a list of events, model programs, and other efforts of the Council to promote physical activity in schools and communities in California.

Creating Safe Places for Play: jointuse.org

By showcasing successes as well as the problem, Jointuse.org provides the tools and resources advocates need to launch successful joint use agreements, allowing for shared use of public spaces like schools with community members once schools are closed.

KaBOOM!

A national nonprofit organization that specializes in linking communities, businesses and organizations together to build needed, safe and accessible playgrounds. The web site offers resources for those interesting in helping a community develop a play space, including a Getting Started Kit, The KaBOOM! Playground Manual, and more.

Kaiser's Educational Theatre Programs

Founded over 20 years ago, Kaiser Permanente’s Educational Theatre Programs (ETP) brings live theatrical programs to schools and communities to inspire children, teens, and adults to make informed decisions about their health and to build stronger, healthier neighborhoods.

KidsWalk-to-School

CDC's KidsWalk-to-School is a community-based program that aims to increase opportunities for daily physical activity by encouraging children to walk to and from school in groups accompanied by adults.

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

A national nonprofit organization devoted to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all Americans. NRPA encourages recreation initiatives for youth in high-risk environments, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, and conservation of natural and cultural resources.