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Experiences of distress and gaps in government safety net supports among parents of young children during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted rapid federal, state, and local government policymaking to buffer families from the health and economic harms of the pandemic. However, there has been little attention to families’ perceptions of whether the pandemic safety net policy response was adequate, and what is needed to alleviate lasting effects on family well-being. This study More

Keywords: COVID-19, Food insecurity, Housing

Date: June 2023

Resource Type: Journal Article

Focus Areas: Early Childhood Food Access Nutrition Policy & Programs

Longitudinal Study of Low-Income Families with Young Children: Assessing California Communities’ Experiences with Safety Net Supports Survey (ACCESS)

This is a unique opportunity to assess the longitudinal impact of COVID-19 related relief and recovery policies and existing safety net supports among economically disadvantaged California families raising young children. The goals of this study are to 1) characterize participant’s awareness and understanding of COVID-19 related relief supports such as Pandemic EBT, free school meals, More

Keywords: COVID-19, Food insecurity, Nutrition standards, School meal programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Date: July 2022

Resource Type: Grant Summary

Focus Areas: Food Access Nutrition Policy & Programs School & After School