The following resources are aligned with the Ohio Whole Child Framework’s “School and Child Nutrition” component. Family perspectives, culture, and knowledge of their children provide schools with valuable guidance for school nutrition programs. In support of families, school collaboration with community partners can support healthy nutrition and students’ access to healthy food. Find resources here for planning and creating partnerships with families supporting school nutrition for all children and youth.
Research Brief: Partnering with Families to Support Mental Health
The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center created this brief for school personnel to use in partnership with families in support of students’ mental health. The
Partnerships for Nutrition
There are many ways that schools can partner with families and community organizations to support healthy nutrition for the community as a whole. Nutrition education
Checklist: Advocating for Nutrition in Schools
This checklist, originally created for Chicago Public Schools, provides families, community partners, and schools with many ideas for supporting nutrition improvements. It helps drive improvements
Family Meals
This summary explains the research on family mealtimes and the benefits for students. Benefits include higher literacy and vocabulary levels, higher grades, reduced substance use,
