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County Nutrition Action Plan (CNAP). Local Health Department web series FFY 2013. Presented by:. Amy DeLisio CDPH. What is a CNAP?. It is a plan as well as a process Guides USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) partners in working toward nutrition-related goals
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County Nutrition Action Plan (CNAP) Local Health Department web series FFY 2013 Presented by: Amy DeLisio CDPH
What is a CNAP? • It is a plan as well as a process • Guides USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) partners in working toward nutrition-related goals • Maximizes the FNS food programs benefits to low income population (185% FPL or below) • Addresses specific, unique challenges in your county • A chance to network with partners, strategize efforts, and optimize resources
FFY 2012 Network LHD Expansion Project • Network Local Health Department as the lead but it is a collaborative process • Included strong collaboration with local CalFresh agencies and other FNS partners such as WIC, school meals etc. • http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/default.htm • The first year’s deliverable is a written plan
FFY 2012 CNAP • Twenty-six counties participated in the CNAP objective in FFY 2012 • PMs are reviewing submitted plans • Will be posted on CCLHDN website as available • Survey Monkey sent out • inform future training needs • Captures greatest accomplishments and challenges
Why CNAP? • Aligns with new FFY 2013 SNAP Ed Guidance • Requires coordination and collaboration to maximize impact particularly with FNS partners • A coordinated approach to reduce obesity, align nutrition education messages and promote food security • Have greatest impact on target population
What should be in a plan? • One to three achievable common goals • Fits into what you are already doing • Measurable outcomes • Coordinated messaging • Greater impact on behavior change • Referrals for services • Remove barriers when possible • Streamline processes • Target specific programs that are underserved
Resources to Guide Plan • Other Counties’ Nutrition Action Plans • CCLHDN CNAP toolkit • CCLHDN peer exchange program • State Action Plan • State level meeting tentative to resume in FFY 2013 • California Obesity Plan • NEOP transition plan • Program Manager
FNS Partners • Network contractors • CalFresh Program • CalFresh Outreach • UC Cooperative Extension CalFresh Nutrition Education • Women, Infants and Children (WIC) • School Meals • Summer Food Service Program • Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program • Child & Adult Care Food Program • Food Assistance for Disaster Relief • Food Distribution (Commodity Foods)
Other Partners to Consider • Maternal and Child Health • Head Start • First 5 • Homeless Services • Senior Nutrition • Agriculture Commission • Community Based Organizations
Benefits of CNAPs • Maximizes resources • Fosters collaboration • Builds relationships • Reach common goals • Related to what you are already doing! • Helps our low income families achieve better health outcomes!