Connecting Families at Risk for Food Insecurity With Nutrition Assistance Through a Clinical-Community Direct Referral Model |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA;2. Department of Health Services, University of Washington, Seattle, WA;3. Department of Veterans Affairs, Seattle Epidemiologic Research and Information Center, Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA;4. Seattle-Denver Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, Puget Sound Health Care System, Health Services, Seattle, WA;1. Department of Health Policy and Management, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA;2. Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;3. Department of Epidemiology of Chronic Disease, School of Public Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT |
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| Abstract: | ObjectiveTo assess the feasibility of a clinical-community direct referral model to enroll eligible households in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).MethodsPediatric clinics screening for food insecurity (n = 27) invited families experiencing food insecurity to participate in a direct referral to a local organization that assists with SNAP applications. A food stamp specialist telephoned participants to determine SNAP eligibility, assist with the application, and/or provide other supports. Referrals, eligibility determination, enrollment, and estimated benefits were tracked.ResultsA total of 486 families were referred to the community partner; 72% (n = 351) were successfully contacted by a food stamp specialist, with 17% (n = 83) applying for SNAP benefits. Another 16% (n = 79) were already enrolled in SNAP but received an additional service.Conclusions and ImplicationsThis referral model was feasible and increased the number of families who received nutrition assistance. This approach could be adapted for other health-related social needs. |
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