Childhood Obesity Program Area

RWJF is committed to tackling one of the most urgent threats to the health of our children and families—childhood obesity. Our goal is to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic by 2015.

Central Valley, Calif.

Story

Central Valley, Calif. community is among 50 sites making changes in national initiative to prevent obesity.

Community Partnerships to Mobilize Low-Income Communities Around Active Living

February 22, 2010 | Story

"There's a culture to encourage people not to go outside because it doesn't feel safe, largely due to the built environment," said Miquela Craytor, executive director of Sustainable South Bronx.

Baldwin Park, Calif.

December 2, 2008 | Story

Baldwin Park, Calif. community is among 50 sites making changes in national initiative to prevent obesity.

Oakland, Calif.

December 2, 2008 | Story

Oakland, Calif. community is among 50 sites making changes in national initiative to prevent obesity.