Positive, health-promoting changes in systems-level policy and school-level programs in Chicago Public Schools illustrate the success of the Partnership’s efforts to address asthma and obesity. The numbers tell the story of a project that grew rapidly through natural networks and continues to expand.

(Please note: numbers are current as of April 2008. Many of these numbers have increased through the ongoing work of Parents United for Healthy Schools, an HSC-led coalition that grew out of the Partnership's efforts. For the most current statistics, please contact Guillermo Gomez.)

15 School Wellness Teams have been formed by parents involved in the Partnership. According to the Chicago Public Schools Office of Specialized Services, the schools involved with the Partnership are the only ones to have formed School Wellness Teams are required by the district wellness policy.

50 parents serve on those School Wellness Teams.

10,900+ children will experience healthier school environments at the schools where parents have formed School Wellness Teams.

40 parents regularly attend planning meetings for Parents United for Healthy Schools, a city-wide coalition organized by the Partnership to increase advocacy efforts.

300+ parents have attended community exercise classes led by Partnership organizers in West Town and Little Village.

500+ parents have attended nutrition and cooking classes led by Partnership organizers in West Town and Little Village

55 high schools and all elementary schools in the Chicago Public Schools system have eliminated the use of deep fryers in school kitchens. School officials report that parent and community advocacy played a role in the decision to eliminate deep fryers. All schools in the Chicago Public Schools system have eliminated trans fats and whole milk.

700+ parents attended the Parents Rally for Healthy Schools to advocate for the adoption of a comprehensive wellness policy that includes formal avenues for parent and community involvement. The district adopted such a policy.

3,500+ postcards were sent by parents to request a strong wellness policy.

50+ parents attended a four-part school wellness training in Aug. 2007.

150+ parents attended a follow-up school wellness summit in May 2008.