Child Poverty and Health: The Role of Income Support Policies |
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| Authors: | NATASHA V. PILKAUSKAS |
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| Affiliation: | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan |
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| Abstract: | Policy Points - Child poverty is associated with both short- and long-term health and well-being, and income support policies can be used to improve child health.
- This article reviews the types of income support policies used in the United States and the evidence of the effectiveness of these policies in improving child health, highlighting areas for future research and policy considerations specific to income support policies.
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