From a growing body of research, we know that much of our most critical development takes place long before we ever walk through a kindergarten door. From our earliest years, nutritious foods, energetic play, and positive social and emotional environments are critical to our health and well-being. Unfortunately, many children across our nation lack some or all of these basic necessities, which affect their health at every stage of life.
Bringing about changes in public policy, community environments, and industry practices that help children achieve a healthy weight.
Learn moreWorking with schools, families and communities to provide children the best foundation for a healthy life.
Learn moreAdvancing programs and policies that help achieve healthy, safe, and stable environments for all children and their families.
Learn moreAt RWJF, we support programs which are helping to address these unacceptable disparities, and provide all children the building blocks for lifelong health. For instance:
For our nation to reach its full potential, every child must be able to lead the healthiest, most successful life possible.