Children Issues
About Us
This committee was established in 2003 to improve the health and wellness of children in Miami-Dade County. Committee initiatives focus on the implementation of policy, systems, and environmental change that support healthy lifestyles among children. Efforts include but are not limited to: increasing breastfeeding practices and access to healthy foods and physical activity in schools and child care centers.
Goals
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To promote the health and wellness of children in our community through the collaborative efforts of key stakeholders in Miami-Dade County including organizations, policy makers and community members.
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To increase the health and wellness of children in Miami-Dade County through countywide and organizational policy, systems and environmental changes.
- To decrease health disparities among underserved youth populations in Miami-Dade County and increase equitable access to quality healthcare through the dissemination of health education and the strengthening of health literacy.
Meeting Information
The Committee meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Beacon Center, 8323 NW 12th Street, Suite 212, Miami, FL 33126 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Committee Facilitators
Chair: Alina Soto, Florida Department of Children and Families
Vice-Chair: Anjirlic Aminu, A Wellness Association Inc.
For more information, please call 305-278-0442 or contact the Children Issues Liaison Shanika Watson.