Federal Programs that Protect Young Children’s Health

A policy brief from Children’s HealthWatch contends that poor nutrition, unstable housing and inadequate home heating can jeopardize the health and early development of children. The brief explores federal programs that have been effective in reducing risks of poor health and development, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and subsidized housing.