offering comprehensive health services in schools allows children and adolescents to get back to class quickly so they can continue their education. SBHCs eliminate the need to travel to appointments, which can be a barrier for some youth. By collaborating with school and community partners, SBHCs can raise awareness about federal the importance of eating nutritious foods and can address food insecurity by partnering with local SBHCs can educate children and adolescents of color and those from families with low income about the healthcare field and spur interest in pursuing careers in Through care coordination, partnerships, and screenings for the social determinants of health, SBHCs provide support and programs that lay the foundation for youth to thrive as