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Long-term commitments in the 7-10 year time frame, in recognition of the sustained effort that is required to bring about meaningful changes in community health. Supported by $16.5 million in KFH funding, and an additional $28 million in foundation and public funds leveraged by these resources, Kaiser Permanente developed various strategies to begin implementing a number of CHIs, including developing partnerships with local and regional foundations, creating targeted grant- making programs to support community-based organizations promoting healthy eating and active living, and collaborating with public health departments working on the federal "Steps to a Healthier U.S." initiative and similar efforts to address the national epidemic of obesity and related health problems. . Participation in public programs sponsored by California for low-income persons. As of September 2005, Kaiser Permanente membership figures for these programs were: Medi-Cal 109,167 Healthy Families Program 85,274 MRMIP and MRMIP Graduate 5,280 Access forInfants and Mothers (AIM) 1,153 In 2004, KFH subsidized care for Medi-Cal members in an amount equal to $70.9 million and for Healthy Families members in an amount equal to approximately $14.6 million. In addition, KFH subsidized Medi-Cal beneficiaries who were not Kaiser Permanente members in an amount equal to $89.9 million in 2004. Kaiser Permanente helped develop and enact the MRMIP graduate program. Our Child Health Plan was a model for the development of the federal State Child Health Insurance Program. . For over 35 years, KFH's Watts Counseling and Learning Center (WCLC) has been a valuable community resource for low-income, inner-city families in South Central Los Angeles. WCLC provides mental health and counseling services, assistance to children with learning disabilities, and pre-employment training to high school youth. In addition, WCLC operates several programs including: a state-licensed preschool program, a summer day camp, "Kids Can Cope" support groups (for children whose siblings or parents have cancer), scholarships to high school and postsecondary students, and training for graduate social work interns from local universities. . KFH sponsors an Educational Theatre Program (ETP), a unique community benefit that helps to improve the health of our communities and prevent expensive emergency department use and hospitalization. These award-winning programs bring health education to thousands of school children each year. In Northern and Southern California, KFH is currently presenting ten productions: Zip's Great Day (two simultaneously touring productions promoting nutrition, exercise, safety and