UF/IFAS Extension Initiative 5: Empowering Individuals and Families

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Well-functioning families are the foundation of healthy communities. These families protect and nurture their members while teaching their children how to become thriving and contributing members of society. Families vary in structure, age, income, and other characteristics. Strong families foster the health, well-being, and financial security of all Florida communities.

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Economic Success

Health and Wellbeing

Human health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

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Publications

Florida Cooperative Extension Service Framework for Health and Well-Being

Shannon J. Horrillo, LaToya J. O’Neal, and Dreamal Worthen

The purpose of this publication is to share with Florida Cooperative Extension Service faculty and staff Florida’s adapted version of the Cooperative Extension’s National Framework for Health and Wellness — the Florida Cooperative Extension Service Framework for Health and Well-Being. The adapted framework focuses on improving population health and ensuring that all individuals and communities can achieve optimal health. Furthermore, the adapted framework highlights Florida Cooperative Extension’s role in addressing non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. Written by Shannon J. Horrillo, LaToya J. O’Neal, and Dreamal Worthen, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, August 2025.