This holiday, we’re thankful for food aid for families

As millions of American families still struggle in the wake of the recession, we know what we’re thankful for this year. Voices for America’s Children is praising SNAP (the program formerly known as food stamps) for helping families put food…

Child nutrition programs even when school’s out for the summer

School meals provide vital nutrition to children from low-income families, ensuring that everyone in class arrives ready to learn. But what about when school’s out for the summer?

Since 1968 the federal government has provided cities with…

“Even short-term poverty can hurt kids’ health”

With one in five American children living in poverty, it’s important to understand the health problems that come with it.  A new report by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia shows that because so much important development happens in…