New for Poverty Studies

U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service.
Available online.   Printed copy to be added to collection.
"Both joint or separate participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Food Stamp Program reduces the risk of child abuse or neglect and several nutrition-related health problems, such as anemia, failure to thrive, and nutritional deficiency. This study examines the relationship between WIC and Food Stamp Program participation and young children’s health and mistreatment outcomes."
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U.S. Census Bureau.
Available online.
"This report focuses on the characteristics and participation of people who received benefits from any of the following means-tested assistance programs: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance (GA), food stamps, Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid and housing assistance."
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