C.H.E.F. helped to form the Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition in 2007. It’s a critically-needed statewide partnership to tackle childhood obesity, working at the levels of policy and systems. The Coalition is especially interested in shaping the social and physical environment, so that all children and families can access safe places to play, walk or bike to school, and easily purchase healthy and affordable foods.

With a great spirit of collaboration, the coalition accomplished major milestones within the first year, including identifying legislative priorities, testifying, and mobilizing support. The diverse interests represented in the Coalition—nutrition, physical activity, education, hospitals, health provider groups, public health, alternative transportation, and local and state non-profits—makes the coalition uniquely broad and influential. C.H.E.F. is committed to being an integral part of this partnership effort and looks forward to fashioning public-policy solutions that can truly make a difference in childhood obesity prevention. www.childrensalliance.org

“The Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition has brought together stakeholders from a wide variety of sectors and created a solid public policy agenda. As a founding member, C.H.E.F’s contribution to this effort, including commitment of both personnel and funding, has been critical.” Jon Gould Deputy Director Children’s Alliance