Monday, September 8, 2008

For Kids...For Teens...For Parents...
 
 
NHPS Top Stories

Richard Killingsworth Joins NHPS
NHPS welcomes its new Director of Strategic Planning and Operations

Resources for Out of School Time Organizations
Learn how your afterschool and summer programs can incorporate healthy eating and physical activity.

New Nutritional Guidelines for Child Care
Together with Delaware’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), NHPS is providing this best practice nutrition guide to help young children develop healthy eating habits.

Save the Date for 2008 Nemours Conference
The Nemours Conference on Child Health Promotion: Advocacy, Policy, and Progress in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity will take place on Oct. 23 and 24 in Wilmington, Del.

2007 Annual Report Summary
Learn how NHPS is working with over 200 partner organizations to make Delaware's children the healthiest in the nation. 
 

Nemours Health and Prevention Services (NHPS)

Nemours Health and Prevention Services (NHPS), based in Newark, Delaware, works with families and community partners to help children grow up healthy. Our goal is to drive long-term changes in policies and practices promoting child health and leverage community strengths and resources to have the greatest impact on the most children.

5-2-1 Almost None Banner

One of our initial areas of emphasis is childhood obesity prevention through the promotion of healthy lifestyles. The centerpiece of our efforts is 5-2-1-Almost None.

mighty timmoneers banner

Andres, Brian, Jada and Min -- four ordinary kids from Delaware -- sailing on a pirate ship through a world turning to junk food. On their voyage, they learn to appreciate the importance of eating right and physical activity. Their exciting tale is captured in the Adventures of the Mighty Timoneers!

2008 Nemours Conference

2008 Nemours ConferenceRegistration Open
Nemours Health & Prevention Services is bringing together regional and national leaders who are making policy work to create healthier environments and programs for children and families. Register Today!