Children's HealthWatch
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Children's HealthWatch, based at Boston Medical Center, works to improve the health of young children by informing policies that address economic hardships.
In a new op-ed for @minnpost.bsky.social, Children's HealthWatch principal investigator and Hennepin Healthcare pediatrician Michael Arenson, MD, applauds Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave policy. Read more: www.minnpost.com/community-vo...
December 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
In a new op-ed for @minnpost.bsky.social, Children's HealthWatch principal investigator and Hennepin Healthcare pediatrician Michael Arenson, MD, applauds Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave policy. Read more: www.minnpost.com/community-vo...
In our latest blog, Executive Director @stephanieedc.bsky.social explains why expanding the "public charge" rule "should alarm anyone who cares about children’s health and our nation’s future." Read the blog: childrenshealthwatch.org/expanding-th...
December 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
In our latest blog, Executive Director @stephanieedc.bsky.social explains why expanding the "public charge" rule "should alarm anyone who cares about children’s health and our nation’s future." Read the blog: childrenshealthwatch.org/expanding-th...
Earlier this year, we worked with the Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) on "Changing Diapers, Changing Lives," a report demonstrating the health and economic impacts of diaper benefits. Learn more: childrenshealthwatch.org/diaperpilot/
December 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Earlier this year, we worked with the Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) on "Changing Diapers, Changing Lives," a report demonstrating the health and economic impacts of diaper benefits. Learn more: childrenshealthwatch.org/diaperpilot/
Cutting families off SNAP when costs of living are already out of reach is a recipe for disaster. Read more: childrenshealthwatch.org/federal-snip...
December 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Cutting families off SNAP when costs of living are already out of reach is a recipe for disaster. Read more: childrenshealthwatch.org/federal-snip...
When the enhanced premium tax credits of the Affordable Care Act are taken away, health care will be out of reach for many Minnesota families. Read an op-ed by our co-lead PI Diana Cutts, MD, in @minnesotareformer.com on this critical issue: minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/18/p...
December 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
When the enhanced premium tax credits of the Affordable Care Act are taken away, health care will be out of reach for many Minnesota families. Read an op-ed by our co-lead PI Diana Cutts, MD, in @minnesotareformer.com on this critical issue: minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/18/p...
Even if SNAP is fully funded, cuts to the program will harm child and family health across Massachusetts—and the country. Learn more in a @bostonglobe.com letter to the editor by Executive Director @stephanieedc.bsky.social anieedc.bsky.social, PhD, MPH: childrenshealthwatch.org/federal-snip...
December 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Even if SNAP is fully funded, cuts to the program will harm child and family health across Massachusetts—and the country. Learn more in a @bostonglobe.com letter to the editor by Executive Director @stephanieedc.bsky.social anieedc.bsky.social, PhD, MPH: childrenshealthwatch.org/federal-snip...
We are alarmed by the DHS proposal to rescind the 2022 public charge rule and give the agency authority to refuse permanent residency based on past or future use of safety net programs & consider an applicant’s health characteristics. Read our full statement: childrenshealthwatch.org/statement-on...
November 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We are alarmed by the DHS proposal to rescind the 2022 public charge rule and give the agency authority to refuse permanent residency based on past or future use of safety net programs & consider an applicant’s health characteristics. Read our full statement: childrenshealthwatch.org/statement-on...
Our Executive Director @stephanieedc.bsky.social discusses the harms that will come from SNAP cuts in today's @bostonglobe.com: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/19/o...
November 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Our Executive Director @stephanieedc.bsky.social discusses the harms that will come from SNAP cuts in today's @bostonglobe.com: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/19/o...
Children’s HealthWatch is deeply concerned by the temporary funding bill Congress passed on Nov. 12, which fails to permanently extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits. Read our full statement: childrenshealthwatch.org/statement-on...
November 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Children’s HealthWatch is deeply concerned by the temporary funding bill Congress passed on Nov. 12, which fails to permanently extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits. Read our full statement: childrenshealthwatch.org/statement-on...
Dr. Michael Arenson, a Hennepin Healthcare pediatrician and our new Minnesota principal investigator, explains why the end of the government shutdown isn't the end of the SNAP crisis for Minnesotan families in this piece for @startribune.com: www.startribune.com/supplemental...
November 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Dr. Michael Arenson, a Hennepin Healthcare pediatrician and our new Minnesota principal investigator, explains why the end of the government shutdown isn't the end of the SNAP crisis for Minnesotan families in this piece for @startribune.com: www.startribune.com/supplemental...
For the first time in history, SNAP recipients are seeing delayed and prorated benefits. Our research has shown that young children can’t wait—their growth and development is at stake. This crisis was avoidable, but there's still time to act. We call on USDA to fully fund SNAP.
November 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
For the first time in history, SNAP recipients are seeing delayed and prorated benefits. Our research has shown that young children can’t wait—their growth and development is at stake. This crisis was avoidable, but there's still time to act. We call on USDA to fully fund SNAP.
“You can’t think forward if you’re constantly scrabbling for the moment.”
@baystatebanner.bsky.social's story about the @publichealth.boston.gov and Northeastern IHESJR summit our ED @stephanieedc.bsky.social attended on the social determinants of mental health: baystatebanner.com/2025/10/29/a...
@baystatebanner.bsky.social's story about the @publichealth.boston.gov and Northeastern IHESJR summit our ED @stephanieedc.bsky.social attended on the social determinants of mental health: baystatebanner.com/2025/10/29/a...
November 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“You can’t think forward if you’re constantly scrabbling for the moment.”
@baystatebanner.bsky.social's story about the @publichealth.boston.gov and Northeastern IHESJR summit our ED @stephanieedc.bsky.social attended on the social determinants of mental health: baystatebanner.com/2025/10/29/a...
@baystatebanner.bsky.social's story about the @publichealth.boston.gov and Northeastern IHESJR summit our ED @stephanieedc.bsky.social attended on the social determinants of mental health: baystatebanner.com/2025/10/29/a...
From housing to taxes, the “Pathways to Possibility” report charts a path to reduce poverty in Massachusetts. We’re eager to see these solutions in action. Learn more: malegislature.gov/Bills/194/SD...
October 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
From housing to taxes, the “Pathways to Possibility” report charts a path to reduce poverty in Massachusetts. We’re eager to see these solutions in action. Learn more: malegislature.gov/Bills/194/SD...
By Saturday, more than 1 million Massachusetts residents could lose their SNAP benefits because of the federal shutdown. Sign up for @projectbread.org action alerts to urge our government to ensure people can access the food they need! projectbread.quorum.us/campaign/145...
October 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
By Saturday, more than 1 million Massachusetts residents could lose their SNAP benefits because of the federal shutdown. Sign up for @projectbread.org action alerts to urge our government to ensure people can access the food they need! projectbread.quorum.us/campaign/145...
"We owe young children something better than preventable harm. We owe them food, not excuses."
Our co-lead principal investigator, Dr. Diana Cutts, speaks about the upcoming SNAP funding lapse on the steps of the Massachusetts State House.
Our co-lead principal investigator, Dr. Diana Cutts, speaks about the upcoming SNAP funding lapse on the steps of the Massachusetts State House.
October 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
"We owe young children something better than preventable harm. We owe them food, not excuses."
Our co-lead principal investigator, Dr. Diana Cutts, speaks about the upcoming SNAP funding lapse on the steps of the Massachusetts State House.
Our co-lead principal investigator, Dr. Diana Cutts, speaks about the upcoming SNAP funding lapse on the steps of the Massachusetts State House.
We are at the Massachusetts State House to rally for SNAP! Dr. Diana Cutts, our co-lead principal investigator, will be speaking today about the urgency of funding the program.
October 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We are at the Massachusetts State House to rally for SNAP! Dr. Diana Cutts, our co-lead principal investigator, will be speaking today about the urgency of funding the program.
For our friends in Massachusetts: families in the Commonwealth are at risk of going hungry in November if SNAP isn’t funded. Please join us for a rally at the State House on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from noon to 1 p.m.! Register here: projectbread.org/events/rally...
October 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
For our friends in Massachusetts: families in the Commonwealth are at risk of going hungry in November if SNAP isn’t funded. Please join us for a rally at the State House on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from noon to 1 p.m.! Register here: projectbread.org/events/rally...
Children’s HealthWatch urges immediate action by federal and state leaders to prevent a dangerous lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Nov. 1. Read our full statement: childrenshealthwatch.org/snap-funding...
October 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Children’s HealthWatch urges immediate action by federal and state leaders to prevent a dangerous lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Nov. 1. Read our full statement: childrenshealthwatch.org/snap-funding...
When families with low incomes don’t face material hardships—i.e., when they don't have to worry about food, rent, or utilities—young children and their caregivers tend to have better health. Read our full study: childrenshealthwatch.org/hardship-fre...
October 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
When families with low incomes don’t face material hardships—i.e., when they don't have to worry about food, rent, or utilities—young children and their caregivers tend to have better health. Read our full study: childrenshealthwatch.org/hardship-fre...
Our executive director @stephanieedc.bsky.social spoke to @devongray.bsky.social of End Poverty in California about the threats posed to families by looming Medicaid cuts in this new article from @triplepundit.bsky.social: triplepundit.com/2025/medicai...
October 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Our executive director @stephanieedc.bsky.social spoke to @devongray.bsky.social of End Poverty in California about the threats posed to families by looming Medicaid cuts in this new article from @triplepundit.bsky.social: triplepundit.com/2025/medicai...
From housing to taxes, the “Pathways to Possibility” report charts a path to reduce poverty in Massachusetts. We’re eager to see these solutions in action. Learn more: malegislature.gov/Bills/194/SD...
October 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
From housing to taxes, the “Pathways to Possibility” report charts a path to reduce poverty in Massachusetts. We’re eager to see these solutions in action. Learn more: malegislature.gov/Bills/194/SD...
USDA has announced that states have until Nov. 1 to implement the harshest cuts to SNAP in decades. We strongly encourage our followers to use this @fracposts.bsky.social form to tell their members of Congress to reverse the cuts: secure.everyaction.com/xf5JzY9MDEGu...
October 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
USDA has announced that states have until Nov. 1 to implement the harshest cuts to SNAP in decades. We strongly encourage our followers to use this @fracposts.bsky.social form to tell their members of Congress to reverse the cuts: secure.everyaction.com/xf5JzY9MDEGu...
Decisive action can end poverty. The “Pathways to Possibility” report outlines how Massachusetts can advance equity and opportunity—and we’re proud to help spread the word. Learn more: malegislature.gov/Bills/194/SD...
October 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Decisive action can end poverty. The “Pathways to Possibility” report outlines how Massachusetts can advance equity and opportunity—and we’re proud to help spread the word. Learn more: malegislature.gov/Bills/194/SD...
We are deeply concerned that Congress could not reach an agreement to keep the federal government open, threatening the stability of millions of families who rely on federal jobs and programs to meet their most basic needs. Read our full statement: childrenshealthwatch.org/statement-on...
October 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We are deeply concerned that Congress could not reach an agreement to keep the federal government open, threatening the stability of millions of families who rely on federal jobs and programs to meet their most basic needs. Read our full statement: childrenshealthwatch.org/statement-on...
From our friends at @nlihc.org: Tell your federal elected officials to support the Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025, which would increase access to affordable housing for veterans and low-income families. www.opportunityhome.org/take-action/...
September 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
From our friends at @nlihc.org: Tell your federal elected officials to support the Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025, which would increase access to affordable housing for veterans and low-income families. www.opportunityhome.org/take-action/...