Recruitment

For the 2024-2025 school year, we will be implementing the Building Healthy Communities program in Michigan school districts. Using state and national data, we’re focusing on communities that have rampant disparities in health, education, and economic opportunities.

Building Healthy Communities is a school-based program focused on addressing the social determinants of health that have contributed to wide disparities in many communities across Michigan. The program offers schools resources to facilitate a healthier environment, prevent chronic disease, and improve the physical and mental health of children.

Our 2024-2025 program participants can look forward to implementing the below eight components. To start the application process click on the below button.

Click on the image above to view the full program description.

If you have any additional questions about the Building Healthy Communities program, please send us a note here. Alternatively, visit our frequently asked questions for additional information.

Program Highlights

Program Support Details

Staff Support

A dedicated BHC staff coordinator for every district elementary school
$1,000 Stipend for an on-site Healthy School Champion in each school
$1,000 stipend for a Healthy Kids Club Leader in each school
Learn more about staff support and paid in-school positions

Professional Development

Professional development options to support active PE
Sample Menu of entire-school/district professional development (e.g., social emotional learning, trauma sensitive schools, mindfulness, teacher self-care)

Equipment Packages

Enormous physical education equipment package to support traditional
and adaptive PE instruction
Fully-stocked active recess cart and equipment
Lifetime guarantee on all PE & recess equipment

Family & Community Resources

Healthy@Home resources to share through any family/school communication method
“Healthy Tips of the Day” announcements for in-school or social media
Support for engaging school and community stakeholders
Learn more about family resources and see sample parent tips

Curricular Resources & Activities

Engaging healthy eating lessons, easy to implement via the BHC website
Virtual physical activity breaks for classrooms
Exemplary Physical Education Curriculum (EPEC) for all PE teachers and curricular support for ensuring inclusive PE

District Wellness Support

Food Service Director support for school meal systems
Support for meeting MDE requirements for Local School Wellness Policies

Healthy Kids Club

Funds provided to supply healthy snacks for club sessions
Physical activity guides, Mileage Club supplies, and active games provided for club sessions
Learn more about Healthy Kids Clubs and see a sample session plan