Acorn Health and Wellness Programs

Hidden away in this part of our site is the essence of what we do! Click on the links below to find out much more about:

Healthy HabitsSeveral projects emphasizing the health and well-being of children aged 0-5 and their families. Programs include training for teens to be effective babysitters, cooking classes for young people and new parents, The Rocking Chair Project and training for other agencies in identifying 'at-risk' children, and production and mailing of Acorn's newsletter to promote these programs throughout the service area.

The Rocking Chair Project - Doulas, women who care for mothers and their newborn children, provide rocking chairs, breastfeeding advice, emotional support and help around the home. The benefit to mother and child are profound, especially the ability to have quality time for mom to nurture and bond with her baby in a supportive environment.

Intermountain Trail System - Mapping potential trails through our region to connect communities and other trails such as the PCT is part of a newer ambition being undertaken by Gary "The Trail Guy" Desselle, who is visiting Acorn under The Environmental Careers Association fellowship.

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Acorn underwrites several community-health-based programs, including:

Partnership for the Public Health -providing mini-grants for groups and individuals to apply for up to $500 through Acorn, emergency food program, job training through CalWorks and PIC, Access to wholesome food through Mountain People's Warehouse.