Sister to Sister

Sister to Sister recently participated in a meeting at the White House with members of First Lady Michelle Obama's staff to discuss the childhood obesity crisis.  Sister to Sister discussed We Can-Together!, a successful program that was implemented by Sister to Sister in the District of Columbia in 2006.  The program reached out to parents, caregivers and children with ways to eat healthier and get regular physical activity in order to avoid or minimize childhood obesity. 

Sister to Sister has always understood that parents and caregivers comprise a target audience for positive behavior change in children, and community partners can help to reinforce positive messages and offer support to families and children.  

With the recent launch of Mrs. Obama's Let's Move! campaign and her intention to bring together community leaders, teachers, doctors, nurses, moms and dads in a nationwide effort to tackle the challenge of childhood obesity, Sister to Sister felt this was an ideal time for a conversation. 

By collaborating with Youth Service America and their service-learning model, Sister to Sister is working to create a program for youth that gives them a role in responsibility while providing their caregivers with education and support so families can reach their healthy goals.