Food insecurity
Nutrition Supports for Families with Young Children: An Equity-Focused Policy Research Agenda
Policy Brief
Oct 9, 2018
This brief highlights evidence on nutrition supports for families with young children and proposes a policy-focused research agenda designed to address knowledge gaps in two areas: (1) understanding disparities in participation in nutrition supports and (2) assessing strategies to increase access to
CSCU Offers Free Classes to SNAP Enrolled Students
News Article
Oct 2, 2018
Students have around 60 programs at their disposal, from advanced manufacturing to emergency medical response.
Tapping into a Collective Vision: Emerging Strategies for Integrating Health and Housing
Tapping into a Collective Vision: Emerging Strategies for Integrating Health and Housing
Case study
Aug 9, 2018
The Vita Health & Wellness District is a one-mile corridor in Stamford, Connecticut, that has positioned itself as a “health-themed neighborhood,” offering mixed-income housing, health care services, community farming, early childhood education programming, and supportive services to residents.
Homelessness During Infancy: Associations with Infant and Maternal Health and Hardship Outcomes
Homelessness During Infancy: Associations with Infant and Maternal Health and Hardship Outcomes
Research
Aug 1, 2018
Homelessness among children is correlated with developmental delays, fair or poor health, and high healthcare utilization. Associations of homelessness specifically among infants younger than 12 months, however, are unknown.
Work Requirements and Well-Being in Public Housing
Work Requirements and Well-Being in Public Housing
Research
Aug 1, 2018
Work requirements in public housing are highly controversial, and
little is known about their impacts. We examined how implementation of a work requirement paired with supportive services by Charlotte Housing Authority has impacted residents’ overall well-being.