Originally posted on NBC News Now.

A new study is showing the effects of the child tax credit and how many parents are struggling after Congress voted not to renew the payments for eligible families. NBC News’ Dasha Burns reports on why West Virginia parents are getting hit the hardest.

Find the two studies cited here:

• “The Child Tax Credit Benefits Whole Families: Preliminary data show improved food security and parental health”
• “Food insufficiency in families with children increased after expiration of Child Tax Credit monthly payments”