Consistent with our longstanding values and mission, Children’s HealthWatch remains committed to improving the health and well-being of young children and their families in the United States regardless of immigration […]
The AAP and the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) jointly released a new toolkit, “Addressing Food Insecurity: A Toolkit for Pediatricians,” a comprehensive resource on how to identify and […]
Tom Shicowich “really, really, really liked Coca-Cola” before he began a new nutrition program targeting his Type 2 diabetes and weight. Being on a “very tight budget,” he couldn’t afford the fruit […]
“It is my desire to do something. It is doubtful we could restore everything in full, but at the very least I’d like to see us at least make partial […]
Boston University of Public Health sat down with Children’s HealthWatch Research and Policy Director, Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba, to discuss her work and the role that Children’s HealthWatch plays in […]
LAWMAKERS KNOCK BENEFIT CAP FOR CHILDREN CONCEIVED WHILE ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE By Katie Lannan STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, FEB. 7, 2017…..Drawing on life experiences she said gave […]
ABSTRACT: Objective: Food Insecurity (FI) occurs in 21% of families with children and adolescents in the United States, but the potential developmental and behavioral implications of this prevalent social determinant […]
Children’s HealthWatch submitted comments to USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service on proposed research on barriers that constrain the adequacy of SNAP allotments.
Children’s HealthWatch Principal Investigator, Dr. Megan Sandel, delivered remarks at the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Statewide Kick-Off in Springfield, Massachusetts on Friday, January […]
The Cap on Kids – sometimes called the Family Cap – denies welfare benefits to children conceived while – or soon after – the family received Temporary Assistance for Families […]