We believe that local asthma coalitions are essential for addressing the problem of asthma in California. We also believe that local coalitions function most effectively and have the greatest collective impact when they are part of a statewide network, which is where CAFA comes in.
What is an asthma coalition?
An asthma coalition is a network of individuals representing diverse interests who agree to work together to achieve a common goal(s) that will improve the lives of people with asthma.
What are the benefits of addressing asthma through a coalition?
Coalitions can share resources; do collective fundraising, data collection, and material creation; develop consistent messages and gain media attention, and have more power to change policy than an individual person or organization can on its own.
Within an asthma coalition, who’s at the table?
Common partners include: Local health department staff (asthma/chronic disease staff; lead programs; CHDP; tobacco; etc.); Clinics, hospitals, and medical providers; Community-based organizations; Community residents; Lung health organizations; Schools; Child care or advocacy organizations; and Environmental health and/or environmental justice organizations.
There are numerous asthma coalitions across California working together as part of the CAFA Network. They can be found below by clicking on the corresponding region:
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