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As an ongoing study of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities from 2004-2019, the Center published extensively on the findings and policy implications of Children's  HealthWatch. Below is a selection of research and policy publications. A more exhaustive list of Center-wide publications can be found in the Research section of the website. Additional research and information about Children's HealthWatch can be found at .

Briefs and Reports

• From Disparities to Discrimination: Getting at the Roots of Food Insecurity (2018)
• Keeping Children's Weight on Track: A Pathway to Health and Well-Being (2018)
• Mother's Adversity and Their Children's Development Risk (2017)
• Philadelphia Hunger Increases (2017)
• Childhood Adversity and Food Insecurity in Adulthood: Intergenerational Transfer of Hardship (2016)
• Philadelphia Hardship Data (2016)
• Making SNAP Work for Families Leaving Poverty (2014)
• Steadying the Foundation: Maternal Job Stability, Safety Net Programs and Young Children's Health (2014)
• Punishing Hard Work: The Unintended Consequences of Cutting SNAP Benefits (2013)
• Multiple Hardships Among Philadelphia Families with Young Children - 2008 to 2011 (2012)
• SNAP Vaccine: Boosting Children's Health (2012)
• Stable, Affordable Housing Supports Young Children's Health in Philadelphia (2012)
• Behind Closed Doors: The Hidden Health Impacts of Being Behind on Rent (2011)
• LIHEAP Stabilizes Family Housing and Protects Children's Health (2011)
• Overcrowding and Frequent Moves Undermine Children's Health (2011)
• The Real Cost of a Healthy Diet (2011)
• Too Many Hurdles: Barriers to Receiving SNAP Put Children's Health at Risk (2011)
• Child Care Feeding Programs Support Young Children's Healthy Development (2010)
• Children of Immigrants: Healthy Beginnings Derailed by Food Insecurity (2010)
• Earning More, Receiving Less: Loss of Benefits and Child Hunger (2010)
• Energy Insecurity is a Major Threat to Child Health (2010)
• Healthy Families in Hard Times: Solutions for Multiple Family Hardships (2010)
• WIC Improves Child Health and School Readiness (2010)
• Affordable Health Care Keeps Children and Families Healthy (2009)
• Even Low Levels of Food Insecurity Found to Harm Children's Health (2009)
• Feeding Our Future: Growing Up Healthy with WIC (2009)
• Food Insecurity Rates Rise Steeply with Recession (2009)
• Funding Shortfalls for Housing Vouchers Could Have Serious Health Consequences for Children (2009)
• Coming Up Short: High Food Costs Outstrip Food Stamp Benefits (2008)

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

•  - International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (November 2019)
•  - American Journal of Preventive Medicine (October 2019)
• - Pediatrics (September 2019)
•  - Academic Pediatrics (September 2019)
•  - Pediatrics (July 2019)
•  - Health Affairs (May 2019)
•  - Pediatrics (September 2018)
•  - Pediatrics (January 2018)
•  - American Journal of Preventive Medicine (October 2017)
•  - American Journal of Preventive Medicine (May 2016)
•  - Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (February 2016)
•  - Maternal and Child Health Journal (July 2015)
• - Housing Policy Debate (April 2015)
•  - Journal of Applied Research on Children (February 2015)
•  - Public Health Nutrition (January 2015)
•  - Maternal and Child Health Journal (November 2014)
• - Journal of Applied Research on Children (December 2013)
•  - Pediatrics (May 2013)
•  - Journal of Applied Research on Children (February 2012)
•  - American Journal of Public Health (August 2011)
•  - Pediatrics (July 2010)
•  - Pediatrics (May 2010)
•  - American Journal of Public Health (March 2009)
•  - Pediatrics (October 2008)
•  - Pediatrics (January 2008)