Children's HealthWatch

New Children’s HealthWatch research finds that a healthy, cost-conscious diet for a family of four costs an average of $1,798 per month — leaving families receiving the maximum SNAP benefit with an average gap of $785 every month. Learn more: childrenshealthwatch.org/the-real-cost-…

At @CtrSocialPolicy's Ideas into Action 2026, our Executive Director @stephanieedc will be on a panel discussing the policy changes needed to support families before a crisis leads to child welfare involvement. Register here: cssp.org/ideas-into-act…

Last year, Children's HealthWatch partnered with @MASSCAP on a report about its Diaper Distribution Pilot. This #NationalDiaperNeedAwarenessWeek, read the report and learn about the effects of diaper need on families with young children: childrenshealthwatch.org/diaperpilot/

Today, @VanHollenForMD & @ToddYoungIN reintroduced the Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act! This evidence-driven bill would promote housing stability and safety for families with young children at a crucial period of development.
Read more: vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-rel…

Children's HealthWatch, in partnership with @OppStartsatHome, recently published a two-part policy brief series examining housing as a foundation for child health and well-being.

Read the briefs: childrenshealthwatch.org/housing-is-a-f…