Early Childhood Education

Who We Are

The CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California Nutrition Education Program is a federally-funded program that offers nutrition education to limited-resource individuals, families, and children. In California, CalFresh Healthy Living, UC is administered by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE). CalFresh Healthy Living, UC assists limited-resource clients in gaining the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and changed behavior necessary to choose nutritionally sound diets and improve their well-being.

What We Do

The youth program is delivered by UCCE staff and volunteer teachers in schools and community-based organizations. Additionally, UCCE staff delivers adult and family-centered curricula. Staff and volunteers use one of several CalFresh Healthy Living, UC approved curricula. We provide our curricula and support at no cost when you partner with us!

Who Can Participate

Our services are offered at no cost to schools, organizations, or programs where 50% or more of youth are eligible to receive free or reduced-price school meals.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on or virtual curriculum training
• Curricula that supports Common Core State and Next Generation Science Standards
• Nutrition education materials in "no prep" kits
• In-class presentations with food tastings
• Bilingual teaching materials (subject to request)
• Family newsletters and nutrition classes