Communities throughout California are coming together across sectors and disciplines to build healthy, safe and vibrant places for all children and families to live, work and play. By engaging youth and residents as well as connecting cities, counties, schools and special districts, these communities are working collaboratively to infuse a culture of health into everything they do.

The snapshots are a brief sampling of some of the successful collaborations in California. Each community is different and tailored solutions to address their unique challenges and leveraged their assets and opportunities. However, one factor remains constant throughout – collaboration and partnership is the platform and catalyst for building healthy communities.