Published: December 2022

ID #: 76294

Journal: Prev Med Rep

Authors: Headrick G, Ruth A, White SA, Ellison C, Seligman H, Bleich SN, Moran AJ

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Identifying opportunities for program linkages and coordinating service delivery is critical to increasing program access, improving the experience of participating families, and, ultimately, improving health equity. This study provides an updated analysis of in-depth qualitative perspectives from state-level stakeholders on facilitators and barriers to integrated program enrollment across public benefit programs with a focus on linkages to SNAP.

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