Project Description:
Choose Health LA Kids (CHLAKids) is a public health initiative funded through First Five LA targeting obesity prevention in 0-5yo living in underserved areas of the county. This grant focuses on underserved residents in Service Planning Area 5. The 36 month project will begin by convening focus groups with parents, key stakeholders and then disseminating the CHLAKids intervention curriculum into the community. Initiative activities include conducting parent trainings with community partners (medical clinics, HeadStarts, Early Head Starts, Faith-Based groups, day-care centers, recreation centers, and others), provide tours on how to find healthy foods, read labels and make informed food choices in local grocers, partner with local restaurants to disseminate campaign information and affect portion sizes offered, provide cooking demonstrations, and outreach through local community events such as Farmer's Market and health fairs.
Specific geographic areas include Venice, Palms, MarVista, Del Rey and we added Santa Monica.
Keyword(s):
Obesity prevention, early intervention, underserved
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Other
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
