United Way of West Florida is joining Escambia County Public Schools to create healthier school environments with Healthy Schools Escambia, an initiative funded by the Escambia Children’s Trust.
This program will provide students access to medical, dental, social, and mental health services and opportunities for physical activity, academic support, and mentorship through partnerships with local agencies and nonprofits. The program will include six schools, starting with O.J. Semmes and Global Learning Academy in Spring 2025.
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The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child framework is the CDC's approach to increasing the overall well-being of children, families, and communities at large. Lead agencies collaborate with local organizations with evidence-based programs to provide services within the schools. This framework recognizes the impact of health and wellness on academic success and features ten components, click on the model to read more about each component:
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Framework
Achieve Escambia
The ARC Gateway
Community Health Northwest Florida
Council on Aging of West Florida
Gulf Coast Kid's House
Lakeview Center
Legal Services of North Florida
University of West Florida
YMCA of Northwest Florida
And more
