NATIONAL CHILD HEALTH DAY

Child Health Day is a United States Federal Observance Day that reoccur each year, on the first Monday in October.

Marin Child Care Council observes this special day by helping support child care providers and families in honoring children and their right to live the healthiest life possible. We hope to help support, encourage and educate children's health and wellness. Through Healthy Eating and Active Living initiatives and resources, we hope to help create a stronger and healthier community.

From nutrition and garden education to physical activity and environmental health there are many ways to observe children health and take action. Please click on the links below for resources of agencies who's mission is, child health and wellness. Nutrition Education Food for Thought Harvest of the Month Color Me Healthy Family Style Eating Arizona Department of Health Services USDA Garden Education Life Lab CAFF Farm to Preschool Breast Feeding Support Contra Costa Breastfeeding Advice Line 1-800-878-7767 La Leche League 1-877-452-5324 WIC Physical Exercise Healthy kid’s healthy future Spark Early Childhood Children Environmental Health ECO Child Care ​​​​​​​​​