Food assistance
Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently partnered with a group of governors in a letter to the Trump Administration, urging them to prevent disruption to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the federal government shutdown. SNAP provides essential food access to 42 million people, including 16 million children, 8 million
Food assistance
New Jersey families are struggling to put food on the table due to the federal government shutdown, which is exacerbating the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding crisis. Senator Michael Testa (R-01) has issued a statement criticizing the Democrat-led shutdown and calling for emergency hunger relief. The senator argues that
Food assistance
Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona has taken action to support Arizonans affected by the withholding of food assistance funding by the federal government. The state is deploying $1.8 million in ARPA funds to fill gaps for SNAP households seeking food, with $1.5 million allocated to food banks across
Food assistance
As the US government shutdown enters its seventh day, a coalition of 25 states is fighting to keep food stamps flowing to the nearly 42 million families and children who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The suit, led by New York, California, and Massachusetts, argues that the
Food assistance
As the federal government remains deadlocked on a plan to fund the government, food pantries across Missouri are bracing for the potential loss of a key pillar of food security in their communities. With approximately 650,000 Missourians relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), food pantry directors are
Diseases
Researchers at El Bosque University have conducted a study to investigate the effects of work-family interface on children's mental health difficulties. The study involved 444 biological parents of children between 4 and 17 years old, and it found that parents' psychological strain and family role performance are
Autism
Research conducted by investigators at the Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana has shed new light on the dynamics of social interaction between siblings of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study, published in Bisma The Journal of Counseling, found that siblings play a crucial role in improving social skills, strengthening
Family
Youth in the Parksville Qualicum Beach region are struggling with mental health challenges and substance use, with nearly one-third reporting they turned to substances because of feelings of sadness, stress, or downness, according to the first-ever Oceanside State of Children and Youth report. The report, titled Stories Beyond Statistics: Understanding
Disabled children
A new study published in the Journal of Happiness and Health explores how couples raising a child with special needs manage caregiving-related stress and sustain their psychological and relational well-being. The research, conducted by Bartin University, highlights the importance of mutual spousal support, social networks, and religious beliefs in coping
Social services
Research has revealed that the profession of social work has given inadequate attention to the pressing issue of housing insecurity among poor families, despite its profound impact on marginalized populations. The study, conducted by researchers from Tel Aviv University, draws on 100 interviews with low-income renting families in Israel, uncovering
Social services
Bristol City Council has made significant strides in bringing children from external care homes back into their families or foster homes within the city. The initiative, approved in May, aims to address the crisis of children in care homes, often run by companies owned by private equity firms that generate
Social services
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, The American Legion is urging posts and units to make connections with young people and drive participation in youth programs. The organization has designed a new poster highlighting some of the major programs The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary offer to
