Continuing Successes for Phase One Project Sites
Just because the first phase of Be Our Voice is over doesn't mean the 8 original project sites are resting on their laurels! Between them, the sites have trained nearly 150 healthcare professionals in childhood obesity advocacy at additional events. And sites like Alabama and Texas continue to share new success stories from their communities!
New Guides Available About Linking Community-Based Organizations and Healthcare Professionals!
Check them out in the Technical Assistance Resources section.
Phase One Report Available!
Read success stories from the 8 Phase One Be Our Voice sites! More>
What does it mean to join the Be Our Voice campaign?
As healthcare professionals, parents, community
leaders and advocates, you can amplify your
impact to reverse the trend of childhood obesity.
- Help children make healthy food and lifestyle choices
- Work with community leaders and legislators
- Join the Be Our Voice campaign to help children in your office practice and in your community
- Reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States
- Make systemic changes to fight this epidemic on a larger level
- Advocate for community change
- Find resources and tools to train you to advocate for children in your community
- Connect with other healthcare professionals looking to effect larger scale change
- Hear stories of those who have been successful in creating positive change in their communities
"I love making connections with other people who are passionate about improving the lives of children. Finding parents, community leaders, and other professionals who care deeply about our future and are willing to 'think outside the box' to find solutions to the problems facing our children is exciting and invigorating."
- Fort Worth advocacy training participant
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