Program Resources and Tools

Approved Curricula for Direct Education

Approved Curricula- All of California’s approved curricula are in a database on the Statewide Training site. CFHL programs may only use classes from this database.

Cookbooks, Recipes, and More for Indirect Education

CFHL Materials from California Department of Public Health

Instructions to download or purchase materials from CDPH Materials are free for CFHL-funded programs.

  • Spanish
  • Spanish, Chinese, Hmong, Vietnamese
  • Spanish, Hmong
  • Spanish
  • Rethink Your Drink Wallet Cards
    • 300852 Rethink Your Drink Wallet Card (English)
    • 300853 Rethink Your Drink Wallet Card (Spanish)

The Snap-Ed Connection has many resources. Note that only curricula on California’s list can be used for classes.

Evaluation

Overview of Federal Evaluation Framework for SNAP-Ed Description of the evaluation indicators that CFHL measures

PEARS Program Evaluation and Reporting System (PEARS) training and information

Surveys and Data Cards for Evaluating Programs

Evaluation tools are available in multiple languages. Please email SNAP-Ed.Data@aging.ca.gov for these materials:

  • Demographic data cards.
  • The Food Behavior Checklist (FBC) is available in a short and a long version and is used for nutrition education curricula with at least four classes.
  • The Adult Physical Activity Survey (APAS) is used for physical activity curricula with at least four classes.
  • Guidance on which survey to use for a curriculum.

Languages available:

  • Amharic
  • Arabic
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Hmong
  • Russian
  • Somali
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog
  • Vietnamese

Funder Statement

Funding Statement Acknowledge USDA funding on all materials. (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Hmong)

Gardening

Garden tips and videos Gardening information from Oregon’s SNAP-Ed program. (Spanish)

Community Garden Resources target policy changes that support community gardens. Tools include a fact sheet, issue brief and planning guide.

GIS Maps

GIS Map Check here to learn if a site is eligible for CFHL programs

Justice for All Poster

Justice for All Poster Use the blue poster, version "B", for CFHL programs. Many languages are available.

Logos and Marketing

CFHL Toolkit CalFresh Healthy Living Logos, Templates, Branding Guidelines, Social Media Toolkit

Photos

Photo Gallery Find photos at the SNAP-Ed photo gallery

Program Evaluation and Reporting System (PEARS)

PEARS Resources and References Training modules, resources, job aids for the Program Evaluation and Reporting System(PEARS)

Policy Systems and Environmental Change (PSE)

Interactive PSE Map Learn about Policy, System and Environmental strategies with this interactive map

PSE Success Stories Policy, System and Environmental Stories from the USDA

Healthy Eating Resources, Recipes, and More

USDA SNAP-Ed Recipes Recipes for 1-2 Recipes for Limited Cooking Equipment
  • MyPlate Search MyPlate recipes for type of cooking equipment, or no cook options. (Spanish)
  • EatFresh.org Search EatFresh by Cooking Environment for limited kitchen, low cook, or no cook options
Food Safety MyPlate

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