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Links to Implementation Resources for 2020-2021 Grant CycleNote: Links listed below come primarily from two sources:What Works for Health, database of scientifically-rated policies and programs from the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps with implementation examples for each policy.Sustainable Jersey, a statewide organization that develops strategy implementation guidelines based on best practice.We have provided additional links from federal agencies such as the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and refer to , an initiative that provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. Links to New Jersey specific organizations include the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the New Jersey Safe Routes to School Resource Center. HEALTHY EATING: Strategies to Increase Access to Healthy Foods and BeveragesHE #1 Conduct a healthy eating audit and build a plan and partnership to increase access to healthy foods (Year 1 audit followed by Year 2 implementation)Suggested tools: The CDC Community Health Assessment and Group Evaluation (CHANGE) is a data-collection tool and planning resource for community members who want to make their community a healthier one. This tool walks community team members through the assessment process and helps define and prioritize possible areas of improvement. CDC Built Environment Assessment Tool measures the core features and qualities of the built environment that affect health, primarily in relation to walking, biking, and other types of physical activity. One section of the tool assesses community access to food. #2 Expand access to affordable produce through fruit and vegetable incentive programs County Health Rankings and Roadmaps evidence rating and implementation examples:Fruit & Vegetable Incentive Programs Jersey action/implementation guidance for municipalities: “Making farmers’ markets accessible” HE #3 Increase the number of convenient outlets for affordable produce through farmers’ markets, farm stands and/or mobile markets. County Health Rankings and Roadmaps evidence rating and implementation examples:Farmers’ Markets Markets payment at Farmers’ Markets Jersey action/implementation guidance for municipalities: Making farmers’ markets accessible HE #4 Increase participation in federal child nutrition programs among low-income children, including school breakfast, summer food (SFSP) and after-school meals (CACFP). County Health Rankings and Roadmaps evidence rating and implementation examples:School Breakfast Programs: this is targeted to schools, not to a lead local agency. Sustainable Jersey for Schools action/implementation guidance for school districts and schools: Breakfast after the Bell resources for federal child nutrition programs:School Breakfast Programs Food Service Program (SFSP) Meals (CACFP) LIVING: Strategies to Increase Opportunities to be Physically ActiveAL #1 Conduct an active living audit and build a plan and partnership to increase opportunities for physical activity (Year 1 audit followed by Year 2 implementation)Examples: The CDC Community Health Assessment and Group Evaluation (CHANGE) is a data-collection tool and planning resource for community members who want to make their community a healthier one. This tool walks community team members through the assessment process and helps define and prioritize possible areas of improvement. CDC Built Environment Assessment Tool measures the core features and qualities of the built environment that affect health, primarily in relation to walking, biking, and other types of physical activity. One section of the tool assesses community access food. ? #2 Enhancing access to places for physical activityCounty Health Rankings and Roadmaps evidence rating and implementation examples:Places for Physical Activity Space and Parks Jersey action/implementation guidance for municipalities: Community Gardens #3 Design streets to encourage walking, biking and rolling (“Complete Streets”)County Health Rankings and Roadmaps evidence rating and implementation examples:Complete Streets and Streetscape Design Initiatives Jersey Department of Transportation’s new guide: Complete & Green Streets for All: Model Complete Streets Policy & Guide Jersey actions:Sustainable Jersey Current actions are provided here; new actions are being created per the new NJDOT guide. Adopt a Complete Streets Policy Complete Streets DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH: Strategies to Create Social and Physical Environments that Promote Good Health for AllNJHCN has not pre-selected strategies for social determinants of health. Applicants who propose to address social determinants of health will select their own strategy, and describe the anticipated policy, system or environmental change and implementation plan. Please refer to What Works for Health and Heathy People 2020 for evidence-based recommendations to address the social determinants of health. HYPERLINK "" Sustainable Jersey also offers “actions”, or best practice guidelines for many social determinants strategies.STRATEGIES BY SETTING: Paired Nutrition & Physical Activity Strategies for Early Care & Education Settings, K-12 Schools, and Worksites EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SETTINGSGrantee organizations working in this setting are required to assess the center’s nutrition and physical activity practices using NAP SACC () or other evidence-based tool to be cited in the application. Interventions must be guided based on the results of this assessment. County Health Rankings and Roadmaps evidence rating and implementation examples:Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions in Preschool and Childcare grantee will be required to complete the nutrition and physical activity components of the “Healthy Schools Program Assessment” from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation during Year 1. This adaptation has been developed by the New Jersey SNAP-Ed program and versions for elementary schools and middle and high school are attached below: Healthy Eating Strategies-Schools (must choose 1)HE SCH #1 Increase participation in federal child nutrition programs, including school breakfast, summer food (SFSP) and/or after-school meals (CACFP). County Health Rankings and Roadmaps evidence rating and implementation examples:School Breakfast Programs Jersey for Schools action/implementation guidance for school districts and schools: Breakfast after the Bell resources for federal child nutrition programs:School Breakfast Programs Food Service Program (SFSP) Meals (CACFP) SCH #2 School GardensCounty Health Rankings and Roadmaps evidence rating and implementation examples: School Fruit and Vegetable Gardens Jersey for Schools action/implementation guidance for schools or school districts: School Gardens Living Strategies-Schools (must choose 1)AL SCH #1 Support Physical Activity Outside of Physical Education (PE)Sustainable Jersey for Schools action/implementation guidance for schools or school districts:Policies to promote physical activity outside of required Physical Education classes. Health Rankings and Roadmaps evidence rating and implementation examples:Active recess active classroom Use Agreements SCH #2 Walking and Biking to SchoolCounty Health Rankings and Roadmaps evidence rating and implementation examples: Jersey Safe Routes to School Resource Center Jersey for Schools action/implementation guidance for schools or school districts:Safe Routes to School District Policy Once a policy is in place, choose A. or B. for Safe Routes to School: School Travel Plans Sustainable Jersey for Schools action/implementation guidance for schools or school districts: School Travel Plans for Walking and Biking and Bicycle Safety ProgramsSustainable Jersey for Schools action/implementation guidance for schools or school districts: Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Initiatives Health Rankings and Roadmaps evidence rating and implementation examples:Worksite Obesity Prevention Initiatives Workplace Health Resource Center ................
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