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Healthier Kids Foundation removes health barriers impacting the health, learning, and life success of Silicon Valley Youth.

Santa Clara County
Joined November 2015
School's in session, so snack smart! 📚🍎 Power up with brain-boosting snacks that are low in sugar, salt, and greasy fats to stay focused and energized. 🧠💪 Join our FREE parent workshop to build healthy habits at home. 🇺🇸🇪🇸🇻🇳 Online via Zoom. Link in bio to sign up! 🎒🥦
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📚✨ Ease back into school with simple routines! Visual schedules, child-led planning & fun wind-downs = smoother mornings, mealtimes & bedtimes. 😴🎒 Join our FREE 3-class workshop: 10 Steps to a Healthier You! 💡 Offered in 🇺🇸🇪🇸🇻🇳 via Zoom. Link in bio! 🫐
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✨ Make a big impact without spending cash. Donate STOCK to Healthier Kids Foundation! 📈💚 Support kids’ health + success across Silicon Valley. [email protected] Give stock. Give health. Give kids a brighter future. 🌟 hkidsf.org/other-ways-to-giv…
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✨ Make a big impact without spending cash. Donate STOCK to Healthier Kids Foundation! 📈💚 Support kids’ health + success across Silicon Valley. 📞 408-355-3326 | 📧 [email protected] Give stock. Give health. Give kids a brighter future. 🌟 hkidsf.org/other-ways-to-giv…
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Every child deserves to grow up healthy and supported. 🌟 Healthier Kids Foundation’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan lays out bold priorities to expand access, deepen partnerships, and drive impact across Santa Clara County.💥 Learn more & view full list: hkidsf.org/strategic-plan-20…
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👂✨ Hear Today, Thrive Tomorrow ✨ 15% of kids have hearing loss, many undetected. HearingFirst brings free school screenings + follow-up so no child falls behind. 📚 Help every child thrive. 👉 Donate now: hkidsf.org/donate 💙
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The DentalFirst Resource Guide is here! Find Medi-Cal dentists across the region and get FREE school-based screenings in Santa Clara County through Healthier Kids Foundation. Every child deserves a healthy smile! 👉 hkidsf.org/resources 💬 Know a great dentist? Tag them below!
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🔥☀️ Extreme heat advisory in effect! Stay safe: ❄️ Visit cooling centers 🌄 Limit outdoor activity (esp. 10am–3pm) 🚗 Never leave people/pets in cars 💧 Stay hydrated & check on neighbors! ➡️ Find A/C cooling centers: oem.santaclaracounty.gov/hom…
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👁️✨ Brighter Vision, Brighter Tomorrow starts with VisionFirst. Thousands of kids struggle in school simply because they can’t see clearly. Help us screen, support & change lives—one pair of glasses at a time. 💙 Donate now: hkidsf.org/donate
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👀 VisionFirst Resource Guide is here! Find eye doctors who accept Medi-Cal across the region. VisionFirst offers FREE vision screenings for kids 6 months–18 years & helps families get follow-up care. Give your child clear vision! 👉 Visit hkidsf.org/resources to learn more!
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Ever feel confused by nutrition labels? 🤔 You’re not alone! Join our 10 Steps to a Healthier You! workshop to decode labels & build a healthier home. Online in English, Spanish & Vietnamese. Finish all 3 classes = $25 gift card (Santa Clara Co., 18+) 👉 bit.ly/10StepsWorkshopIntere…
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4 ways to support your child’s mental health: 1️⃣ Name feelings 2️⃣ Teach coping skills 3️⃣ Model healthy habits 4️⃣ Create a safe, structured environment. Emotional strength matters! Help kids thrive with our MyHealthFirst program: hkidsf.org/donate/ 🔗 childrens.com/health-wellnes…
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💡 2025 Vision: A Healthier Tomorrow for Every Child 💙 We’re doubling down on health equity, smarter care, and stronger communities—so every child in Santa Clara County can thrive. Read our new strategic plan 2025-2030: hkidsf.org/strategic-plan-20…
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Stay cool this summer with fruit-infused water! 🍓🍋A great way to make hydration fun and healthy for the whole family. Join our FREE 3-class workshop: 10 Steps to a Healthier You! 🥦🍎 ✅ Online on Zoom ✅ AM/PM options ✅ English, Spanish, Vietnamese 👉 bit.ly/10StepsWorkshopIntere…
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Healthy Smiles, Healthier Lives! 😁🦷 Over 60% of CA kids face tooth decay by 3rd grade, especially those from low-income families. Healthier Kids Foundation’s DentalFirst brings free dental screenings & care to schools. Help close the gap! 👉 Donate: hkidsf.org/donate
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Stay cool while hiking in warm weather! 🌞🌿 ✨Wear moisture-wicking clothes (linen > cotton) ✨Use SPF 15+ & reapply every 2 hrs ✨Stay hydrated—bring electrolytes ✨Know signs of heat exhaustion/stroke More tips: americanhiking.org Local hikes: OSA & Midpen Open Space
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📱☀️ Worried about screen time this summer? Dr. Dave Anderson from Child Mind Institute shares how to build a plan that balances tech, sleep, play & your family’s values: no guilt, no battles. Make space for moments that matter. 🔗 childmind.org/article/screen…
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🚨 We’re hiring! Join Healthier Kids Foundation as a Care Navigator or Community Health Worker to help families access housing, food, healthcare & more. Compassionate, driven? Apply with cover letter & resume to: [email protected] Learn more: hkidsf.org/about-us/careers/
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Help kids hear the music of life! 🎧✨ Hearing issues can develop anytime, often unnoticed. Healthier Kids Foundation’s HearingFirst brings screenings to Santa Clara schools and supports families every step. Donate today: hkidsf.org/donate 💙
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🍎 Healthy Eating: Start with Fruit! 🍇 Swap sugary snacks for whole fruits to fuel your body with the nutrients it needs. 💡 Want more easy tips? Join our free 10 Steps to a Healthier You Zoom classes! 👉 Sign up: bit.ly/10StepsWorkshopIntere…
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