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Healthy Kids

HEALTHY KIDS

Healthy kids are the heart of healthy communities. Policy, systems, and environmental change is a powerful tool to support holistic healthy child development and growth for all in child care, out-of-school programs, K-12, and other settings.

An image of a woman and a child looking over a hill together and the resource title "A Collaboration The Center and MDH SHIP"

Public Health Law Center Resources for MDH Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP)

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Recess for All: Protecting Equitable Access

Map that shares states that have opted out of the federal SNAP Ban

State Laws Restricting Access to SNAP—Interactive Map

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Breastfeeding / Chestfeeding: What Minnesota Law Says

Girl laughing with friends at the lunch table

Provider Reported Implementation of Nutrition-related Practices in Childcare Centers and Family Childcare Homes in Rural and Urban Nebraska

Kids playing outside

Reimagining Quality in Quality Ratings Programs

Child care worker reading to children

Examining Licensing for Cultural Competency

Kids playing soccer in gym class

Promising Policies for Early Obesity Prevention

Two girls getting food in a cafeteria line

Reducing Food Waste in Out-of-School Time: Best Practices

Kids jumping rope with gym coach

Building Healthy Schools: Executive Summary

School Crossing Sign

Building Healthy Schools: Health Impact Assessment on Planning School Construction Projects in Minnesota

Child drinking from a water fountain outside

Promoting Healthy Food & Beverage Choices in Parks & Recreation Facilities