Steps to a Healthier Rockland County : SCHOOL HEALTH & WELLNESS COALITION

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Rockland County School Health and Wellness Coalition

The Rockland County School Health and Wellness Coalition (School Coalition) is a collaborative of Rockland schools, organizations and businesses with a shared vision to have the healthiest students, staff and school communities in the nation. To achieve this, our mission is to educate and facilitate collaboration between schools, local agencies and businesses to support, optimize and sustain the health and productivity of our students, school staff and community. The School Coalition is closely affiliated with the Steps to a Healthier Rockland initiative to improve access to physical activity and better nutrition though it is not limited to this.

School Coalition activities enhance implementation of coordinated school health, wellness policies and practices, professional development, educational programming, communication and sharing of resources. The School Coalition meets four times per year and has three workgroups:

·   Protective Factors - promotes the family meal and its protective effect for youth through the Eat Together! campaign.
·   Professional Development– produces bi-annual professional development events for educators and parents to promote the connection between health and learning.
·   Farm to School – develops capacity in Rockland schools to purchase, grow, learn about and experience local, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.

The School Coalition produced the School Resource Guide which is designed for school personnel and parents to quickly access local resources on topics related to student and family healtlh as well as school programming.

To participate in workgroups or to receive announcements of School Coalition activites, contact the School Health Coordinator at the Rockland County Department of Health at steindoc@co.rockland.ny.us or 845-364-2360.

The members listed below have all signed a Statement of Commitment to the vision and mission of the Rockland County School Health and Wellenss Coalition. The majority of members participate in workgroups and attend quarterly meetings. Membership is open to organizations and schools, individuals and businesses. Click the membership catagory highlighted in blue that best suits you for the correct Statement of Commitment form. We look forward to having you join us!

For more information, contact Carrie Steindorff, School Health Coordinator, Rockland County Department of Health.

Members (last updated May 2, 2011)

Amazing Grace Circus

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County
Caminez Chiropractic

CEJJES Institute

Chiku Awali African Dance, Arts and Culture of Rockland, Incorporated
Child Care Resources of Rockland
Clarkstown Central School District
Clarkstown Coalition for Youth, Inc.
Clarkstown Council of PTAs
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County
Deanna D’Auria
Dinner Together, LLC
East Ramapo Central School District
EPIC: Every Person Influences Children
Good Samaritan Hospital