ARTICLE TAG

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

‘Unimaginable Hardship’ Ahead for Children and Families if Shutdown Continues

10/27/2025

‘Unimaginable Hardship’ Ahead for Children and Families if Shutdown Continues

Sara Tiano, Nancy Marie Spears, Hana Ikramuddin, Susanti Sarkar, Jeremy Loudenback and Jordan Anderson

With the federal government shutdown barrelling toward a Nov. 1 “fiscal cliff,” state, local and tribal leaders are issuing urgent warnings that millions of families will soon be unable to meet basic needs.

Trump Signs Megabill Slashing Taxes, and Health Care and Nutrition Benefits Foster Youth and Their Families Rely On

7/8/2025

Trump Signs Megabill Slashing Taxes, and Health Care and Nutrition Benefits Foster Youth and Their Families Rely On

Michael Fitzgerald

President Donald Trump held a ceremonial bill signing July 4 for his legislative package cutting taxes, and health care and nutrition benefits.

Youth Services Insider
Kansas House Rejects Bid to Eliminate Safety Net Hurdles; Senate May Add New Barrier

3/9/2022

Kansas House Rejects Bid to Eliminate Safety Net Hurdles; Senate May Add New Barrier

The Imprint staff reports

After Kansas lawmakers rejected a bill to expand access for food assistance in the House, the Senate is now considering a bill that would limit access.

12/12/2019

Trump Food Stamp Cuts Will Make an Existing Gap Even Worse for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

John Kelly, Katarina Sayally and Karen de Sá

Young people leaving foster care already face frustrating barriers when it comes to getting food stamps, a critical support for a population with high rates of homelessness and unemployment. As the Trump administration continues its efforts to clamp down on food stamp eligibility with a new set of rules targeting people living in the most impoverished parts of the country, foster youth and those aging out of the system will have an even tougher time feeding themselves.

Featured Topics

Family

Justice

Adoption