1. Maximizing Partnerships to Support Youth
Housekeeping notes:
all phones are on mute
We will have a question and answer section at the end
Feel free to type questions or comments into the chat box as they arise
We will address chat box questions and comments during the Q&A session
At that time, you can also use the “raise hand” function and we will unmute your line for you to speak
November 14, 2016
Amy DeLisio MPH, RD

2. Youth Engagement Pilot Project
PHI Center for Wellness and Nutrition (CWN) partnered with UC CalFresh to increase youth voice and choice in nutrition and physical activity programs
Six pilot sites across the state
Upper elementary to high school aged
CWN provides training, technical assistance, resources and support to pilot sites
Youth-led Policy, Systems and Environmental Changes through Youth-led Participatory Action Projects (YPAR)
Youth involvement in key program strategies:
Smarter Lunchrooms Movement
School and Community Gardens
Physical Activity
Peer to Peer education

3. Garden Education | Physical Activity | Smarter Lunchrooms Movement
Assess UC CalFresh Nutrition Education Programs and Activities with School Aged Children and Youth
Garden Education | Physical Activity | Smarter Lunchrooms Movement
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
Provide training on engagement theory, developmentally appropriate strategy, and successful approaches
Provide technical assistance and support with increasing authentic engagement in current programs and activities.
Increase youth voice and choice in program
Explore meaningful roles for young people
Build in Peer leadership and
mentorship
Consult youth on project direction
Encourage youth leadership
with adults
Involve youth in research and environmental assessments
Allow youth to teach peers and younger youth
Create chances for youth to present to or teach adults
Incorporate youth guidance on program improvement
► Youth Become Change Agents
► Active Community Engagement
► Exposure to Career Pathways
► Strengthen Critical thinking
► Active Problem solving
► Build Self Efficacy
► Strengthen Research Skills
► Reinforce Community Awareness
► Practice Public Speaking Skills
► Youth Influence Peers And Families
► Prime Participants For Next Level Engagement
► Build Foundational Leadership Skills

4. Formative Research: UC CalFresh and 4H
Nutrition education and curriculum are major focuses of the UC CalFresh program
Elementary interventions are still primary focus
Middle and High School program rely heavily on partnerships and alternative funding sources
Most respondents are not defining policy, systems and environmental changes with youth
Some are linking the environment to health
Youth engagement principles are the norm in 4H, not common in UC CalFresh programs
Interview 6 advisors and staff related to UC CalFresh Youth work
Interview 3 advisors and staff from 4H

5. Formative Research: UC CalFresh and 4H
Respondents open to expanding partnerships between UC CalFresh and 4H:
See the value/benefits
Complementary expertise and skills
Could reach a greater number of diverse youth
Excitement around expanding youth engagement in CalFresh:
Value in youth voice
Health is a life long commitment
Adults leaders need training on youth and adult partnerships
“letting go, to let youth lead”

6. Youth Forum 2016

7. Three Current Local Projects
Placer County
El Dorado County
Imperial County
Jr High students as trainers teach th- 6th graders nutrition education & cooking skills in a peer-led model Cooking Academy
Project Partnerships:
UC CalFresh 4H
Boys & Girls Club
Elementary School
Jr High School
Project Goals:
Nutrition Education
Building Cooking Skills
Building Leadership Skills
6th grade students examine barriers to healthy choices in their school environment with a Photovoice Project
Project Partnerships:
UC CalFresh
Master Gardeners of America
Elementary School
Project Goals:
Nutrition Education
Identifying barriers to healthy Choices
Conduct a Photo Assessment of the environment
Present findings & recommendation to school leadership and community
Building Leadership Skills
7th & 8th grade students examine barriers to healthy choices in their school environment with a Youth-Led Participatory Action Research Project
Project Partnerships:
UC CalFresh 4H
Aces After School Program
Elementary School
Project Goals:
Nutrition Education
Identifying Barriers to healthy Choices
Conduct a research project
Present findings & recommendations to school leadership and community
Building Leadership Skills

8. Statewide Partnerships and Next Steps
UC CalFresh (SNAP-Ed) and 4H
Willingness to figure out issues around different funding streams rules and regulations to support local collaboration
Key Strengths:
UC CalFresh has strong connections with schools and youth serving organizations and has experience with typically underserved low income diverse youth
4H has 100 year history of working on youth development, a large volunteer network, and more flexible funding
Next Steps: Prioritize key collaborative strategies and sustainable solutions that support youth that can be implemented statewide

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