McKenna Halverson
@McKennaHalvers2
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HDFS PhD Student @UDelaware. Center for Research in Education and Social Policy. She/Her/Hers #childandfamilypolicy
Joined October 2020
š New publication alert š . Our #WIC research explains the impact of the #COVID19 pandemic and infant formula shortage on participantsā experiences with the program. Article available here:
mdpi.com
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants faced unprecedented challenges during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic including financial...
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RT @UDCEHD: Are you attending #2023APPAM in Atlanta from November 9-11? Be sure to check out CEHD's researchers and faculty as they presentā¦.
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RT @zoeneuberger: The Senate is set to consider next week a bill that funds #WIC. Disappointingly, it doesnāt include enough funding for WIā¦.
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RT @jsdeanda: Despite implementing #adminburdens to reduce risk of fraud among "undeserving" #publicassistance applicants, states suffer whā¦.
pn3policy.org
Administrative burdens are the barriers that increase familiesā costs of applying for and maintaining enrollment in federal public assistance programsāsuch as SNAP, Temporary Assistance for Needy...
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RT @CenterOnBudget: #WIC has a stellar record of cost-effectively improving participantsā health. But it needs more funding so that parentsā¦.
cbpp.org
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has a stellar record of improving participantsā health, in a cost-effective manner. For more than 25 years...
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Our teamās WIC Cash-Value Benefit research findings were featured in the @fractweets Winter 2023 newsletter! Check it out here:.
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Our blog post regarding the WIC CVB increase during the pandemic is out now!! Check it out here: @HEResearch @GagoPhD @ewelkerduffy @MarisaTsai.
healthyeatingresearch.org
November 7, 2022 | Building Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity | Q&A: Evaluating Changes to the WIC Cash Value Benefit During COVID-19
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RT @GagoPhD: What does this mean? ā”ļø WIC caregivers/parents value this increase & report that it helps improve FV access. Findings are consā¦.
mdpi.com
The United States Department of Agriculture approved an increase to the Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for the purchase of fruits and vegetables issued to participants receiving an eligible Special...
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RT @UDCEHD: PhD student @McKennaHalvers2 shared research on the impact of WICās pandemic increases to its Cash-Value Benefitāwhich providesā¦.
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First APHA conference āļø . I had so much fun presenting my research and connecting with colleagues and friends. Already looking forward to next year! @PublicHealth @APHAStudents
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Join us tomorrow to learn more about the impact of the WIC Cash-Value Benefit increase during the COVID-19 pandemic!!
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RT @NatWICAssoc: WIC WAIVERS EXTENDED INTO 2023: The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Declaration, which provides the authority to coā¦.
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RT @HHSGov: Diapers are essential, but 1 in 3 families donāt have enough. Thatās why @OCS_ACFgov has released $8M in new funds in its new Dā¦.
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RT @Gen_Pov: šš Job alert for analyst/project manager! Join a great team @DukeSanford @DukeChildPol; working on #babysfirstyears study. Foā¦.
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Our research brief regarding the impact of the WIC Cash-Value Benefit increase during the pandemic is out now!. Participants strongly support the CVB increase and report positive effects on perceived fruit and vegetable purchasing and consumption!.šš«š½.
thewichub.org
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated food insecurity among low-income families with children. To mitigate this issue, the American Rescue Plan increasedā¦
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šØNew publication alert šØ. āWIC Participantsā Perceptions of the Cash-Value Benefit Increase During the COVID-19 Pandemicā published in @Nutrients_MDPI - Special Issue: Nutrition Policy for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program!! . Check it out here:
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RT @aroundhim_d: In Spring '21 @DrAmyElliott & I pitched an idea for a special issue focused on the impact of COVID-19 on #AIAN health reseā¦.
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RT @pn3policy: Admin burden of SNAP is one of the 11 policy solutions included in our annual PN3 Policy Roadmap. The research is clear: loā¦.
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