Farm Bill Reauthorization
Testimony to United States Department of Agriculture/Food and Nutrition Service on Farm Bill Provisions for Food Stamps and Food Insecurity in Young Children.
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The Safety Net in Action: Protecting the Health and Nutrition of Young American Children
A comprehensive summary of Children’s HealthWatch findings showing the positive impact of five public assistance programs on young children’s food security, growth, and health.
The Impact of Welfare Sanctions on the Health of Infants and Toddlers
This report summarizes the association of welfare sanctions with the health and food security of children less than 3 years of age in 6 large U.S. cities. The report is based on findings published in the July 2002 issue of the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, using data collected by the Children’s Sentinel Nutrition Assessment Program (C-SNAP), as well as additional data […]
Food Stamp Program Hearing
Testimony to the United States Senate, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Full Committee Hearing on the Nutrition Title of the New Federal Farm Bill.