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Could Where You Live Influence How Long You Live?
November 7, 2019

For the first time in our history, the United States is raising a generation of children who may live sicker and shorter lives than their parents. Reversing this trend will, of course, depend on healthy choices by each of us. But not everyone in America has the same opportunities to be healthy.

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Here's Why the Proposed Cuts to SNAP Hit Home
November 7, 2019

No parent in America should have to choose between buying food for their kids or paying the rent, but proposed changes to SNAP would mean 1.9 million households would lose their benefits. Read on to learn more.

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New Tools for Early Head Start Practitioners and Advocates

Currently, 92% of infants and toddlers experiencing the damaging effects of poverty do not have access to Early Head Start. New tools from ZERO TO THREE can help practitioners and advocates create positive change!

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Youth Advocate Awarded for Making Heart Health a Priority for Students

Sometimes the best in-school policies come from the students who would benefit most from them. Read on to learn how one youth advocate is working to make sure all young people have stronger, healthier hearts.

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Voices for Healthy Kids SNAP Series: Michigan Fair Food Network

Double Up Food Bucks is a SNAP incentive program that began in Michigan and is rapidly growing across the nation. Don’t miss the details on this exciting program!

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New Resource: Guide to Implementing Play Streets in Rural Communities
October 23, 2019

The Physical Activity Research Center (PARC) has a new resource detailing how to adapt Play Streets from urban settings, where they are typically implemented, to rural settings.

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