Programs and Resources for the Community

Nemours Health and Prevention Services (NHPS) offers individuals and organizations programs and resources to help children grow up healthy. Below is a list of national and local programs NHPS offers in Delaware.

The Campaign to Make Delaware's Children the Healthiest in the Nation
Help us change the environments where children live, learn and play by joining our statewide campaign.

CATCH Kids Club
Learn more about CATCH Kids Club, an after-school, summer and community recreation program designed to promote healthy eating and physical activity behaviors to children in grades K-5, and find out if any organizations in your community are implementing the program.

Trail Challenge
NHPS and Delaware State Parks are teaming up to increase physical activity opportunities for children and families by co-sponsoring the Trail Challenge, which supports the 5-2-1-Almost None healthy lifestyle. To complete the Trail Challenge, hike 15 designated state park trails, measuring almost 40 miles, within 12 months and receive the Golden Boot Award!

Sussex Child Health Promotion Coalition
NHPS has been working with volunteers in Sussex County to form the Sussex Child Health Promotion Coalition. Visit the coalition website to learn about its members, current activities, and its mission to help children grow up healthy.

We Can!
NHPS is collaborating with We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition), a national education program from the National Institutes for Health (NIH).

Nonprofit Purchasing Group of Delaware (NPGD)
Sponsored by NHPS and managed by the United Way of Delaware, The Nonprofit Purchasing Group of Delaware (NPGD) provides access to vendors offering products that support healthy lifestyles.