Active fathers have a significant impact on child development
Fatherhood engagement has a significant influence on children. More engaged fathers can positively affect a child's healthy physical, emotional and social development. Research shows that father involvement impacts their children's mental development, changing their behavior, inspiring them to play and developing their social skills. Studies also show that children with active fathers are more likely to get good grades in school, participate in extracurricular activities and have less discipline problems. Read more.
American Farmland Trust releases new report on Farm to School
Healthi Kids is a member of New York Grown Food for New York Kids, a coalition of nearly 70 organizations who support increasing access to fresh, healthy, local food for students in K-12 schools. The American Farmland Trust recently released a report detailing the benefits of Farm to School and the progress that's been made so far. Read the report here.
Safe Routes to School
Healthi Kids was featured in the 2019 Safe Routes to School Statewide Program Assessment Report. Safe Routes to School is a movement that aims to enable students to get regular physical activity by making it safer and easier to walk and bike to school. Learn more.
WELL Campaign, legislators, advocates hold advocacy day in Albany
The WELL Campaign, a statewide coalition that aims to strengthen wellness policies for all New York State students, held an advocacy day in Albany on January 22. There were over 50 students and 50 advocates, including Common Ground Health, participating in the events that day. Read more.
Rochester City School District is hiring a Nutrition Coordinator
The Rochester City School District is hiring a School Nutritionist. Apply here.
Upcoming events:
February 11, 2020 - Join us at the Play Walk Community Engagement Session to brainstorm ideas for a new playful element in MLK Park. This event will be held at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Auditorium from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Kids are welcome and refreshments will be provided.
February 16, 2020 - Come out and get your kids positively connected at the Rochester Youth Sports Foundation's Youth Sports Expo at the Main Street Armory from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Read more.
February 24, 2020 - Want to be a vendor at La Marketa at the International Plaza? You are invited to one of many community conversations to learn more about resources offered by the City of Rochester. The next session is on Monday, February 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Salvation Army. Read more.
April 25, 2020 - Join us to discuss health equity and the social determinants of health at the 2nd Annual Speak Life Health Equity Conference, which is planned by the African American and Latino Health Coalitions. The event is from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Asbury First United Methodist Church. Register here.
