Healthy Kansas Kids Program

The following information can be found at: http://www.kaccrra.org/PROprograms.shtml

Healthy Kansas Kids is a program designed to improve best practices for physical activity and nutrition in the early childhood setting. Healthy Kansas Kids is funded through a grant from United Methodist Health Ministries Fund.

Goals:

• To develop child care environments that promote physical activity
• To provide training to child care providers regarding nutrition and physical activity
• To increase good nutrition practices in child care environments
• To promote healthy, active lifestyles in young families
• To ensure infants and toddlers receive a healthy, active start in life
• To create a model for improving wellness in Kansas child care programs
  

Benefits:

• Providers learn creative ways to engage children in physical activity, both inside and outside.
• Families receive access to take-home resources and materials.
• Children eat more healthy foods and have more opportunities for physical activity.

Resources:

Physical Activity Guidelines for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Nutrition information for infants and toddlers

The power of physical activity

Activity Ideas

Counties: Available statewide

For more information, contact:

Robin Whelchel - Infant/Toddler Specialist for Cheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Graham, Logan, Rawlins, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas, Trego and Wallace counties (785) 460-5482.

Jobeth Jackson - Infant/Toddler Specialist for Ellis, Ness, Norton, Rooks, Rush and Russell counties (785) 625-3257.

Cathy Gray, KACCRRA, Healthy Kansas Kids Director toll free at 877-678-2548.