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HEALTHY LIVINGHealthy and well-nourished children are more able to develop their minds and bodies as they should, and they are far more capable of concentrating, learning and thriving throughout their school years. The Children’s Coalition provides several school-based and out-of-school programs that develop childrens’ bodies and minds, as well as community-based initiatives that meet the unique needs of families.
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SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS
AL'S PALS, KIDS MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES
Al’s Pals is a resiliency-based early childhood curriculum and teacher training program that develops, personal, social and emotional skills in children 3-8 years old. The Children’s Coalition is working with all Pre-K programs and teachers in both Monroe City and Ouachita Parish school district, as well as the Pre-K and K program in Morehouse Parish, to implement this nationally recognized, evidence-based program. Several child care centers are also participating in this 46-lesson curriculum. Al’s Pals is a program of Wingspan, Inc and funded locally by Northeast Delta Human Service Authority. For more information about Al’s Pals in your community, contact Tammy Washington, Early Childhood Life Skills Coordinator.
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COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS
U-ACT: UNION PARISH ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION
Stemming from a DHH Louisiana Partnership for Success fund award, Northeast Delta HSA managed the formation of a collaborative coalition to address underage drinking and the misuse and abuse of prescription drugs in Union Parish. The U-ACT Coalition (Union Parish Alliance for Community Transformation) works to reduce the incidence of underage drinking and other data-driven priorities in Union Parish. This not only targets substance abuse, but also aims to have an indirect positive impact on depression, suicide, teen pregnancy, school failure and violence.
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GENERATION RX PRESCRIPTION TAKE-BACK PROGRAMAs a recipient of the Cardinal Health Foundation's Generation Rx Medication Disposal Grant, a dynamic group is working together to reduce the prevalence of non-medical use of prescription drugs through these 3 key messages: 1. Take medication exactly as prescribed 2. Store prescription drugs in secure locations and properly dispose of medications you no longer need 3. Promote safe medication practices and teach others to do the same.
Our efforts have led to partnerships with the following to conduct Prescription Take Back Events throughout the region: Brookshire's Food and Pharmacy, the ULM College of Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences, UACT, Northeast Delta Human Services Authority, Northeast Louisiana Highway Safety Partnership, Louisiana State Police-Troop F, Union Parish Sheriff's Office, Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office, Reeves Memorial Medical Center and Union General Hospital.
Join us Saturday, April 27 at one of our 9 locations participating in Prescription Take Back day.
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DIA DE LA FAMILIA
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Each fall, the Children’s Coalition works with community partners in Union Parish to celebrate Hispanic culture and promote healthy living at Lake D’Arbonne State Park. This is the signature event for our efforts in connecting Hispanic children and families in Northeast Louisiana to resources and services available. For more information about our Spanish language campaigns and efforts, contact Mary Barrios, mbarrios@childrenscoalition.org .
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BULLY PROOF
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Every October, in conjunction with the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority, the Coalition partners with schools, businesses and families to raise awareness on bullying. The focus is to reduce the incidents of bullying in schools and communities across the region.
In 2018, students and teachers submitted videos to show how they became Bully Proof! |