School-Based Programs
The Adolescent Health and Youth Development hub leads school-based initiatives aimed at improving the health and academic outcomes of K–12 students across Cuyahoga County. In partnership with the First Ring Schools Collaborative, the PRCHN was recently awarded $1.8 million in federal funding through the CDC’s “What Works in Schools” initiative—designed to help schools create healthier environments that support student achievement.
This multi-year effort unites 15 school districts, the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio, and the Social Advocates for Youth Coalition in a shared commitment: to empower schools as critical environments for fostering physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Through this partnership, the PRCHN provides:
Academic and research expertise
Evidence-based strategies and evaluation support
Technical assistance for implementation and improvement
In turn, participating districts implement tailored programs that promote:
Healthy eating and nutrition
Physical activity and fitness
Mental health supports
Substance-use prevention
The program also includes educator training, family engagement workshops, and curriculum development aligned with CDC best practices.
Partner School Districts:
Beachwood | Bedford | Berea | Brooklyn | Cleveland Heights–University Heights | East Cleveland | Fairview Park | Garfield Heights | Mayfield | Orange | Richmond Heights | Shaker Heights | Solon | South Euclid–Lyndhurst | Warrensville Heights
This growing initiative seeks to expand to additional Cuyahoga County districts and serve as a national model for school health—grounded in collaboration, equity, and community engagement.
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For questions or engagement, please contact Dr. Jmaie Perryman at jip34@case.edu
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