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Specialized Staffing to Support PSE Implementation. Victoria Hunter Gibney, MPH, CPH. State Public Health Specialist. Agenda. Building PSE Capacity. History. Structure. History. SNAP-ED Guidance.
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Specialized Staffing to Support PSE Implementation Victoria Hunter Gibney, MPH, CPH State Public Health Specialist
Agenda Building PSE Capacity History Structure
SNAP-ED Guidance “One way to envision the role of SNAP-Ed is that of a provider of consultation and technical assistance in creating appropriate PSE changes that benefit low-income households and communities.” (p.18)
Strengths of this Model • Specialized knowledge and skills • Dedicated staff for advancing large, long-term initiatives • A PSE Team to collaborate and share best practices • A focus on the higher levels of the Social Ecological Model
Tools & Resources Coming soon!
Coalitions and Partnerships • Smarter Lunchroom Movement state collaborative • Partnered with City of St. Petersburg to develop Urban Agriculture resources • Youth Farms/Food Hubs supported by multiple partners
Evaluation MT8: Agriculture Percentage of FL Farmers’ Markets accepting SNAP 2012 2018 USDA National Farmer’s Market Directory, 2018
Evaluation LT7: Program Recognition Florida was #1 in the nation for HUSSC recognitions with over 1,000recognized schools MT9: Educational Policies Four school districts adopted amendments to district wellness policies in FY18 related to nutrition and physical activity, affecting an estimated 330,159 students
Applications Applying this model
Thank you! Questions? Victoria Hunter Gibney, MPH, CPH State Public Health Specialist UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program victoria.hunter@ufl.edu