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| How to Engage Local and State Elected Officials in Support… | Edward M. Cooney | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Special Reports & White Papers | Domestic | This paper is part of a series of occasional white papers produced by the Congressional Hunger Center that offer a concise “primer” on key aspects of policymaking… Read more | Staff Member | How Engage Local and State Elected Officials Support Child Hunger Initiatives Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Center September The gratefully acknowledges the generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning Development which this paper was prepared Introduction officials including mayors city council members selectmen county office holders are uniquely positioned assist advocates community groups shaping policies that reduce child hunger former Speaker House Representatives Tip ONeill once said all politics local These individuals closest political forces available citizens They run because they see needs believe can find solutions existing problems have power issue ordinances fund agencies manage operation governments legislators governors also ideal position impact affecting diverse roles policymaker consensus builder leader social justice issues such reducing their state communities But how advocacy organizations get access these leaders decisionmakers what some core messages would resonate with them This will review techniques effective highlight two successful models level Act End Oregon statenational model National Conference Legislators NCSL Legislatures Partnership Key Components Effective Advocacy Political action take many forms but direct contact elected one most ways influence decisions policymakers founding fathers thought concept important protected your right petition our government Constitution One first rules learning name area official governs helpful known focus expertise has education reform taxes energy fiscal policy etc tried true approach reaching through writing letter Linda Locke past president Adult Care Food Program CACFP Forum recommends letters should individual handwritten indicating from real person brief paragraphs length address only topic specific seek increased funding quality care insuring children healthy food include personal experiences importance recommendation affect you organization Face face meetings way broader agenda seeking then know Are licensed interest mention unlicensed may not provide adequate note operators programs pay gain attention increasing put together small group program sponsors providers educators religious business representatives Having Rotary Club member part gives credibility there relationship between nutrition having teacher familiar component participate meeting very clergy adds moral dimension usually give high regard respected Some found success focusing general public print media oped editor more indirect route suggestions outlined above regarding followed Practitioners had skilled type communication Core Messages levels inundated requests assistance numerous topics taken who legislature strategy Education Committee Appropriation request acted committees help Your message clear powerful allows develop building blocks later school life significant indicator meals parents work knowing safe severely underfunded supported hard data relevant surveys studies research projects demonstrate shortfall funds summarized presented Successful Models Engaging Relief Task Force win battle against togethergovernment nonprofits faith every Governor Ted Kulongoski announcing Harvest week October held Summit interested finding set out five years make difference inspired number terms according Department Agriculture moved middle pack implementing its plan strategic designed allies anti well Oregonians guide eliminate essence proposals concrete steps ensure family economic stability security establishing close working relations saw progress motion activities complete entire published report highlighting succeeded enhancing developing living wage opportunities assisting lowincome pursuit college educations strengthening getting increase Oregons Affordable Housing Tax Credit protecting low workers making Income permanently refundable creating safety net those unable TANF supports detailed Policy Council providing vehicle new fight bonus dollars use SNAP benefits farmers markets Women Infants Children WIC Senior Farmers Market Voucher highlighted engaged creative campaigns when exciting thing about collaborative ACT END HUNGER already actions Even though thousands still struggle keep table families now tax credits other services tough times Working does May Now carrying end pursuing strategies preserve where possible expand emergency distribution breakfast summer Farm Head Start Day After School Meal Snack affordable housing remain priorities Through achieve goal Legislature invited several major companies three leading national antihunger join states raise visibility America offer innovative lasting year long initiative connect private sectors improve availability hungry According Agricultures USDA recent record million Americans experienced insecurity included means nearly risk numbers simply unacceptable country financial resources commitment need publicprivate partnership established currently great capitalize federal nonprofit initiatives combat Corporate mobilize counter sliding into poverty Under Secretary Nutrition Consumer Service FNCS Kevin Concannon annual Louisville States really partners delivering administering feeding nations line defense ending needed staff reports legislatures directly sector produced legislation Arkansas passed calling appropriation Financial Administration grants Alliance relief efforts throughout amounting Colorado enacted requiring Human Services promote awareness Supplemental Assistance counties barriers costs accessing Massachusetts statewide purpose recommendations advance production Massachusettsgrown deliver foods residents protect land water required sustained Another training retention recruitment continued viability Texas grant obesity nutritional met AARP American Beverage Association Cargill Marketing Institute General Mills Mead Johnson Nestl USA Walmart Yum Brands advisory Feeding Research Action Phoenix Arizona NCSLs Fall December identified second session Boston April Spring went site visit youth teens trained become creation sustainable system greater Audrey Rowe Administrator Deborah Frank Grow Clinic spoke role health proving Margaret McKenna President Ellen Luger educated corporate foundations addressing final San Antonio Legislative Bring Table Panelists JoAnn Jenkins Laura Melillo Global Community Relations reviewed practices veterans elderly discussion based upon publication Bringing Addressing PublicPrivate Partnerships written Marie Lawrence participant Centers Bill Emerson Fellows placed toured Bank focuses selected approaches outreach application retailers accept improving 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| How is the Federal Government Organized with Respect to Influencing… | Edward M. Cooney | 2011 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Special Reports & White Papers | Domestic | This paper is part of a series of occasional white papers produced by the Congressional Hunger Center that offer a concise “primer” on key aspects of policymaking… Read more | Staff Member | How the Federal Government Organized with Respect Influencing Child Hunger Edward Cooney Executive Director Congressional Center April The gratefully acknowledges generous support ConAgra Foods Foundation for CHILD Project Childrens Initiative Learning and Development which this paper was prepared Introduction Background What Role Addressing Hubert Humphrey once said moral test government how treats those who are dawn life children twilight elderly shadows sick disabled handicapped This viewpoint captures Congress Branch few notable exceptions have viewed their role addressing child hunger through latter part early century America has rich bipartisan tradition needs its poor hungry people Perhaps President Nixon captured essence paradox existing nation great wealth compassion when dont know just many Americans actually suffer from malnutrition eats enough doesnt eat right things But that there too both categories can argue extent exists severity but plain fact not eating well sustain health White House Conference Food Nutrition Health major factor creation Women Infants Children nutrition legislation WIC Program also reason why ultimately removed purchase requirement Stamp Prior lowincome participants were required pay cash front food stamps result million eligible program unable participate since they had insufficient reserves Historic events including citizen action led convening CBS documentary significant wakeup call about nature poverty Field sponsored Physicians Tour rural southern states found widespread cases report Citizen Board Inquiry into Malnutrition Poor Peoples March Washington same year difference today approximately where live question remains what going ending condition childhood Many People United States Experience Department Agriculture USDA lead federal agency charged tracks studies recommends strategies address impact population Most families households consistent reliable access active healthy living considers such secure Anti advocates prefer classify adequate limited lack money other resources whereas classifies insecure any case monitors insecurity meaning risk some point during annual nationally representative survey carried out Census Bureau Respondents answer battery questions availability throughout then issues security expenditures use assistance programs According USDAs most recent record high experienced number included means nearly Since substantial relationship between learning finding alarming governments plan Obama Administrations Pledge End Childhood During campaign candidate Barack pledged end Administration organized achieve noble goal steps been taken implement first step takes presidential initiative select his management team nominated Senate confirmed Tom Vilsack former governor Iowa Secretary member cabinet top political appointee responsible implementing administrations policy strategy selected while improving expand nutritional quality all assignment very seriously leadership testifying before making presentations antihunger conferences meeting these groups using bully pulpit national media get informative pieces aired second key Under Consumer Services FNCS Kevin Concannon Secretarys Office stop public private sector activist lobbyist interested influencing one highly regarded appointees memory held senior positions Maine Oregon state good listener savvy administrator uses humor dispel tension every possible moment These qualities likely act positively recommendation makes man see Ordinarily Administrator Service FNS closely tied development However Julie Paradis background Feeding she played advising initiatives legislative decisions Audrey Rowe replaced She long thought career SNAP work will player arena There distinct subdivisions within look rely upon developing solutions regarding Some include Research Analysis ORA office conducts analysis assessments inform For example research skills staff ERS Economic would called wanted benefits increased month Faithbased Neighborhood Initiatives agencies created executive order George Bush supports mission continued operation recognition faithbased vital partners fight against current focus working leaders Hispanic community increasing participation underutilized Summer works Corporation National based Strategic Partnerships Outreach seeks partnerships linking local officials nonprofit enrollment formed operates Advisory Committee members come organizations companies Extensive outreach materials buys made remarkable selection distribution Free Community Grants Ultimately must respond interact two players namely Domestic Policy Council DPC Management Budget OMB coordinates domestic policymaking process offers advice supervises execution represents Presidents priorities Melody Barnes serves adviser position Martha Coven Sam Kass joining budget analyst Priorities frequent trainer Centers CHC Emerson Fellowships Assistant Chef Coordinator gave commencement class Fellows All approved road begins usually ends control over Jack Lew head final decisionmaking authority proposals contained Request Decisions Robert Gordon Associate Previously director Kerry Presidential Fellow CAP American Progress income maintenance education labor does Structure Actually Work Recovery Reinvestment ACT ARRA Reauthorization CNR Act December Organizations NAHO met Transition Team recommendations stimulus bill became pledge improve ability healthier foods Among Action Share Our Strength Raza recommended immediate billion increase Such provide average household additional each could more better Staff present facilities able information need meet full make benefit should agreed fund assigned important roles West Wing joint East First Ladys offered opportunity take achieving childrens seeking proposal expanded decrease status nations time saw pursue several objectives reducing obesity Lets Move Campaign engaged overall reduce pillars empower parents caregivers options home enhance meals school affordable communities physical activity priority Antihunger meetings interactions nonparticipating Recommendations presented discussed ways preschool Senior Visack Special David Lazarus resulted new funding representing anti Forum rights Alliance Activity Working Group religious denominations requested pleased least used after breakfast summer funds give establish standards available outside vending machines actively pursuing provided less than half proposed version expansion School Breakfast Care Programs dropped did contain suppers noncost improvements Also request contains replace help finance meal reimbursement rate cents schools now competitive Played Governmental Quasi Agencies quasigovernmental frequently guidance CBO Library CRS General Accountability GAO independent chartered entities Academies Institute Medicine IOM Association Chairman Miller Education Labor seek actual cost compared receive arbiter estimates Obamas conduct fruits vegetables whole grains incorporated responds requests individual offices done Electronic Benefit Transfer EBT systems Farmers Markets staffs enormous ended They still HouseSenate conference committee decide disputed remain passed bills |
| Washington Summer Meals Guide | Rebecca Van Maren | 2011 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Field Reports | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Washington Summer Meals Guide is an easy to use guide specific to the state of Washington to help recruit more community-based organization in providing summer meals. The… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Microfinance to Improve Child Health: The feasibility of peer-group microlending… | Kyle Dechant | 2011 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Domestic, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia | Microfinance to Improve Child Health: The feasibility of peer-group microlending to create a healthy, hunger-free community assesses the feasibility of peer-group microlending initiatives for women who receive… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Food Insecurity Among Children Ages 0-3 in Baltimore City: Barriers… | Hannah Emple | 2011 | Food Access | Field Reports | Baltimore, Domestic, Maryland | Food Insecurity Among Children Ages 0-3 in Baltimore City: Barriers to Access and Initiatives for Change explores barriers to food security for low-income families with young children… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food Insecurity Among Children Ages Baltimore City Barriers Access and Initiatives for Change Hannah Emple Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow February Growth Nutrition Division Department Pediatrics University Maryland School Medicine Lombard Suite Supervision Guidance Anna Quigg Maureen Black Contact hemplehungercenterorg hannahemplegmailcom Contents List Tables Graphs Introduction Chapter One Understanding Definitions Assessment Risk Factors Demographic Trends Two Infants Toddlers Childrens Health Development Energy Caregivers WellBeing Obesity Three Environments Availability Accessibility Assistance Landscape Four Issues Poverty Prevalence Latino Immigrants Citizen Baltimores Environment Five Supplemental Qualitative Research Interviews with Professionals Community Members Six Policy Recommendations Addressing Outreach Strategies Using Existing Programs Target Closing Remarks Acknowledgements References Appendix Photo Descriptions Guide Resources Agriculture Household Security Survey Item Screen English Spanish Table Single USDA Expenditures Billions Dollars Characteristics WIC Participants Nationally Graph Percentage Population Experiencing Different Income Levels Human Brain Sample Low SNAP Participation Households under Neighborhoods Rated Healthy basic human need When readily available easily accessible food can facilitate community engagement enhance family bonds satiate hunger insecurity lack access enough safe nutritious maintain healthy lifestyle due financial resources encompasses worry stress about having Limited availability source anxiety resourceconstrained families create exacerbate health disparities between groups Chilton Rose write considered outcome social economic processes that lead These are adequate education living wages care information exposure unsafe conditions such water poor housing dangerous neighborhood environments According the households experienced during complex multiscalar phenomenon profound effects communities individuals across This report synthesizes from diverse sources among targets specific demographic infants toddlers ages zero three their primary caregivers pregnant postpartum women experiencing rapid brain growth development appropriate nutrition this age group therefore uniquely vulnerable negative outcomes associated shows young children insecure more likely hospitalized fairpoor increased risk developmental delays Many utilize services which may help mitigate some problems related poverty but still insufficient meet present Because Nord its own independent county should not confused County separate entity For readers understand refer exclusively Hager particularly timely important issue focus local level discusses academic literature target population published spans numerous disciplines provides foundation Sources include governmental agencies Services data provide national backdrop issues unfolding The also includes qualitative collected September January collection result collaborative effort PaHua Cha two Fellows working Bureau Homes Finally puts forth set policy recommendations outreach strategies could benefit goal section policymakers service providers researchers government representatives others improve security See list description programs initiatives taking place comprehensive discussion challenges seeks establish state research field advance current understandings within locallyrelevant following explores existing emerge out Fellowship antihunger program run Congressional Center wwwhungercenterorg Researchers backgrounds study using varied methodological approaches Therefore multiple definitions exist differ scale they approach grounds public documented consequences has wellbeing both However valuable contributions fields psychology studies ecology environmental have advanced understanding complexity reviews several major briefly describes measurement tools secure those all members active life conceptualization builds off Life Sciences Office Federation American Societies Experimental Biology definition minimum ready nutritionally foods assured ability acquire acceptable socially ways without resorting emergency supplies scavenging stealing other coping exists absence these emphasizes uncertainty experience part United States typically episodic cyclical chronic severe cases Other expand individual household broader Hamm Bellows describe expansively condition residents obtain culturally diet through sustainable system maximizes selfreliance justice democratic decisionmaking Andersen ibid Frank expanding beyond act consuming incorporate perspectives tool dynamics hardships ambitious advocates policies culturallyrelative environmentally encourage promote process Charged tall order few targeting able successfully address single initiative explore rightsbased one repositions our acknowledge actively determinants authors explain failed frame right example commitment guaranteeing citizens vote similar stipulation defined Nations regular permanent unrestricted either directly means purchases quantitatively qualitatively sufficient corresponding cultural traditions people consumer belongs ensure physical mental collective fulfilling dignified free fear Both broadened aim accountability attention nuanced participatory creative way Assessing effectively accurately problem Measuring challenging because there diagnostic test anthropometric measure determine child use efficient reliable screening mechanism critical Ziegler Commission Rights Resolution cited clinicians must collaborate assess well general evolved improved over years body charged measuring 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helps advocate HealthWatch formerly known CSNAP six decade since product vast knowledge links Specifically demonstrated had being greater odds iron deficiency anemia website accessed alarming suggest relationship infanttoddler who benefits stamps cash assistance terminated chance admitted department suggests transition adverse Furthermore leaving findings shape decisions eligibility guidelines termination twothirds previous demonstrating connection locate addition Early childhood Head Start four positioned work already seek risks influence learning venues potential sites intervention equipped Conditions navigating magnify pressure faces cost utility energy bills Heat Eat make difficult choices paying heating cooling association consistent needed RoseJacobs Ibid Merry reports rates hospitalization widespread lived find costs burden face tradeoffs ends nonfood expenses Temporary Cash turn avoiding minimizing documenting Pregnant womens weight delivery Additionally strong optimal fetal Bouts pregnancy increase likelihood babies psychosocial depression significantly maternal After controlling variables noted lower status hospitalizations changes Clinicians treating parents aware connections holistic overall currently popular subject Current First Lady Michelle Obamas Lets Move Campaign httpwwwletsmovegov drawn obesity causes high overweight theories explaining rise adult recent firmly established fact evidence inconsistent correlated obese review examined Borders Laraia Casey positive childs suggesting five showed opposite actually less majority nine overweightobesity differs gender participating Women Program girls inconclusive makes pinpoint Nevertheless dramatic predictive later Centers Disease Control posit contributing genetics behavior environment Environmental play role barriers contribute clear correlation causal examine intertwined resource constraints next will discuss geographic political context live eat Larson Story MetallinosKatsaras Nelson Irigoyen CDC 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| Food Insecurity Among Children: A Look at Prevalence, Programming, and… | PaHua Cha | 2011 | Food Access | Field Reports | Baltimore, Domestic, Maryland | Food Insecurity Among Children: A Look at Prevalence, Programming, and Initiatives in Baltimore, gathers quantitative food insecurity data and the input of service providers.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Feeding Florida | Jenna Churchman, Robert Campbell | 2003 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Field Reports | Domestic, Florida, Tallahassee | Feeding Florida, an overview of federal child nutrition programs, examines participation rates for each of Florida’s 67 counties and measuring the impact of each program on the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Childhood Hunger in Vermont | Katelin Isaacs | 2003 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps, Wellness | Field Reports | Burlington, Domestic, Vermont | Childhood Hunger in Vermont includes a PowerPoint presentation and accompanying guide that a) defines the problem of childhood hunger in Vermont, its effects on the health, education… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Childhood Hunger Vermont Prepared the Campaign End February wwwvtnohungerorg What Bennington lunch workers know Friday because children coming through line are hiding food their pockets have something eat over weekend mental and physical condition that comes from not eating enough due insufficient economic family community resources Community Identification Project does mean hungry continuum Transient hunger Chronic malnutrition Are YES The numbers Between average were risk each year Thats about Data Census Bureau ages lived below poverty level stories never make assumptions but this school meal may only healthy students get day Ferrisburgh service director Its Ive been hoarding month can for Thanksgiving young mother Essex Junction pantry Why Unemployment Underemployment Lack living wage Health care costs Heating bills Housing consequences stunted growth unwanted weight loss headaches fatigue anemia increased infections Social behavioral aggression hyperactivity anxiety depression difficulty with social interactions Academic impaired brain development cognitive capacity lower test scores overall achievement absence tardiness suspension Cycle Poverty Malnutrition Decreased intake Narrowed choices Decrease vitamins minerals Lethargy Increased illness Learning deficits Behavior problems School failure Less opportunity Exclusion knowledge economy Costs health educational performance job productivity Fighting Food Stamp Program National Lunch Breakfast Summer Service Federal Child Nutrition Programs Some Important Resources Families Children Risk people received stamps Average monthly stamp benefit More than all benefits decline participation since Provides nutritionallyapproved federallyfunded meals Income eligible receive breakfast free reduced price Improves attendance out public schools participate program dietary requirements growing Meets guidelines diet nutrition who rely reducedprice during Over receiving sites programs offer enrichment programming addition Importance million funding Emergency System distributed shelves Mission Statement develops advocates policies prevent promote good Vermonts families Advocacy Education outreach expansion education Cooking Life Participants Hike You Can Alleviate Support Become member Advocate federal your Educate yourself others |
| The State of Summer Food Service Program in Milwaukee County | Eric Steiner | 2003 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Field Reports | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | The State of Summer Food Service Program in Milwaukee County outlines research that demonstrates the need for current under-utilization of Summer Food by low-income families in Milwaukee… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Unnoticed, Unaddressed & Unacceptable: Revealing and Attacking Washington State’s Persistent… | Rebekah Park | 2004 | Community Food Assessments, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Food Access, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Summer Nutrition Programs (SFSP and NSLP) | Field Reports | Domestic, Seattle, Washington | Unnoticed, Unaddressed & Unacceptable: Revealing and Attacking Washington State’s Persistent Hunger Problem outlines six solutions to reduce hunger, including increasing participation in School Lunch, Breakfast, and Summer… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Unnoticed Unaddressed Unacceptable Revealing Attacking Washingtons Persistent Hunger Problem Report Produced and Released Washington Citizen Action Acknowledgements Thank you Brett Houghton for her supervision collaboration the report Aileen Carr Bill Monto Bob Cooper Linda Stone Dana Warn Barb Flye Tom Vasquez their editing Shawn Connolly Chesapeake Press layout design printing Table contents Executive summary page Explaining hunger rate Food Stamp Program School Meal programs are solution Basic changes Simplified Reporting Transitional Benefits Alternative TBA Expanded Categorical Eligibility ECE Fairness Child adolescent nutrition initiatives Breakfast Lunch Summer Conclusion Endnotes million people went hungry United States one top five states highest has been past eight years widespread pervasive among working families but little action being taken curb high rates There four factors that exacerbate unemployment healthcare costs unaffordable rent lack living wage jobs After paying car insurance utilities many have few resources left buy food when unexpected illness such cancer occurs suddenly find themselves worrying about both medical bills groceries pantries soup kitchens doing best especially during holiday season they simply not enough They can provide meals leave wondering where next meal will come from The increase stamp participation school federal government pays benefits administration Unlike banks feeding stamps stimulate economy edging closer longterm solutions allow access with dignity most effective way reach children With all paid schools only need facility six state easily make significantly reduce barriers expand thousands Implement automatic fivemonth receipt otherwise known transition cash assistance work Streamline reporting requirements eligible cut down error Institute Congressional options value allowable vehicles under poverty level Restore eligibility who served drug felony sentences Mandate federally funded elementary guarantee every child right eat Require summer time program more free reducedprice offer breakfast andor lunch open site USDA Service Seamless Feeding Waiver these accessible then impact severely diminished Many drop out even apply because frequent tedious amount paperwork required office visits hours clear link between academic performance sure test days funding everyday turned bank charitable those were help alleviate emergency situations cannot meet needs entire Conversely healthier foods bring dollars into local ensure learn Economic stability wages increased subsidized housing universal meantime shortterm vastly minimal cost already let too long than each year recent study ECONorthwest found mobility lead severe spite per capita income close national average These forced budgets poor quality insecurity causes learning lower productivity adults higher rampant malnutrition This situation worsened economic downturns within across nation Another reason low Only persons participate bipartisan survey Alliance End Americans reported fighting problem was important issue Created Senators Dole George McGovern single fight against its ability respond changing decrease funds disbursed accordingly improves peoples brings Millions flow match Every additional creates nearly ten worth total activity logical economical reform existing offered Farm targeted fact households senior disabled individual More half recipients experienced major change introduction Electronic Transfer EBT cards Recipients longer use coupons traded sold purchase products dont replace family budget cuts support Half participants receive nine months less two addition good farmers business stimulus caused overall supporting grocery stores increasing monthly spending power Center Budget Policy Priorities showed without some lowincome neighborhoods rural communities would likely recessions causing further loss making shopping difficult area depth severity When President Bush signed law added billion new improve small owner bakery butcher shops During winter businesses like mine survive agricultural industry able crops harvested September there apple harvest Now seven People this dramatic effect Yakima Valley strong based apples grapes pears cherries hops struggling larger farms heavily ones Farms arent employ workers off lose available other industries packing try save money savings last throughout since pay care until trees pruned asparagus ready March farm start getting back our customers through enhancements simplifications Individual adopt provisions statutes regulations nutritional several yet implement any significant act Four directly simplified transitional categorical opting exclusion former convictions mandate sites eliminating deter Working unable keep demands face due transportation hour conflicts overwhelming Workers often cite interviews leaving though still take commissioned estimated reapplication takes trips minor rather frequently offset streamlined recertification process eases reduces errors Currently Department Social Health Services DSHS toward integrated combines set application Families fulfill strictest effects administrative currently plans October critical date postponed Increases freezing familys benefit responds Reduces burdens fill excessive reports result Decreases Since applies penalties interest mistakes recertifications numerous times Congress 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| The Child and Adult Care Food Program in Milwaukee County | Katherine Gigliotti | 2004 | Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Childcare/Childcare Assistance, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | The Child and Adult Care Food Program in Milwaukee County provides a comprehensive assessment of CACFP utilization in Milwaukee County, including results of a survey project of all family… Read more | Emerson Fellow | THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM MILWAUKEE COUNTY Katherine Gigliotti Emerson National Hunger Fellow Jon Janowski Director Advocacy Task Force Inc February Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction III Background Research Methodology Survey Interview Mapping Project Results Family Home Daycare Group Childcare Centers AfterSchool Programs Emergency Shelters Adult Conclusions General SettingSpecific VII Recommendations Changing Policies Simplifying the Program Reaching Out Providers VIII Further Appendices The Child and Care Food CACFP federal entitlement program that reimburses care providers for serving nutritious meals snacks children adults their used five settings family home daycare centers group childcare including Head Start sites afterschool programs emergency shelters adult During fall conducted assessment Milwaukee County Anecdotal evidence had suggested was greatly underutilized participation decreasing Full implementation could lead decrease prevalence hunger affecting nearly under age living poverty comprehensive use would inform direct Forces advocacy outreach work related this important child nutrition which when wellutilized can effectively plug gaps our food system not covered other study consisted survey project participants center Surveys were sent percent responded Conducting over interviews with administrators from all mapping depicting participating Programwide findings include |
| Coordinating Complementary Services: Intake Training Manual | Allegra Cira | 2004 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Free Tax Preparation, Income, Expenses, and Hunger, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Coordinating Complementary Services: Intake Training Manual is a curriculum for training volunteers to incorporate screenings for food stamps and children’s health insurance into existing free tax preparation… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Intake Coordinator Training Manual work product the Tax Counseling Project project Center for Economic Progress and cannot used reproduced distributed without express written consent East Madison Suite Chicago Copyright January contents this publication were created Allegra Cira Emerson National Hunger Fellow Fellowship program Congressional Page Coordinating Complementary Services Sites Introduction Why Narrative Preparing Season Creation Position Curriculum Volunteer Job Description Additional Materials Notes Initial Site Reflection Appendix Benefits Working People Flier Edited part serves diverse population middle lowincome individuals families through free tax preparation sites its While services raising awareness Earned Income Credit EITC are main components realizes that there other beneficial public programs may offer financial assistance clients such decided incorporate several complementary onsite including screening food health insurance low nocost bank accounts voter registration Together with many these further mission aiding identifying reaching attainable goals thus moving them towards greater economic selfsufficiency chose implement selected season order make successful staff began share ideas service providers local organizations community members better understand already being done each learn more about circumstances residents neighborhood able create siteappropriate plan question For pilot year one super site was chosen Back Yards which all offered based number factors high client volume large claimants diversity layout Networking Service Providers Centers Outreach Manager Senior Director Programs along director collaborated identify benefit would best fit most also evaluated potential feasibility implementation RealBenefits webbased multibenefit tool Food Stamp KidCare eligibility due versatility ease access discussions begun Illinois ensure benefits screeners well three others trains social how use agreed solicit volunteers provide identified screener communities Through Financial department had existing relationships banks credit unions partner their areas again Several new institutions joined send representatives neighborhoods Accounts differ from but they opening balance fees waived These partnerships allow open refunds can directly deposited Many different involved campaigns eager register voters addition has provided blank motorvoter forms people outside volunteer 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trainings training curriculum manual expectations procedures logistics general taken consideration experience consulted interviewed introduced idea incorporating additional cited above knowledge things could coordinate top handling Visits sets during proved helpful visualizing way tie reviewed before finalized few materials charts interactive exercise prepare challenges INTAKE COORDINATOR TRAINING MANUAL TABLE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Overview Importance Confidentiality New OnSite Expenses Practical Responsibilities Booklet ONSITE COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES Stamps KidCareFamilyCare Bank Voter Registration ITINs Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers Midwest Clinic Chart III PROCEDURES BEFORE SITE OPENS Setup DURING OPERATION Signin EligibilityDocumentation Verification Criteria Process Sample Sheet Informing Clients Available Review AFTER CLOSES Reporting Breakdown Resource Guide seeks increase opportunities children improving nonprofit assists working poor struggle toward security 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| Fighting Childhood Hunger in Anchorage: A Report on the Kids… | Shawn Powers | 2005 | Emergency Food Network, Kids Cafes | Field Reports | Alaska, Anchorage, Domestic | Fighting Childhood Hunger in Anchorage: A Report on the Kids Cafe Program evaluated Kids Cafe as a solution to the problem of childhood hunger in Alaska’s largest… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Fighting Childhood Hunger Anchorage report the Kids Caf Program HungerFree Community Report Shawn Powers Bill Emerson National Fellow Principle Declaration Rights Child proclaimed General Assembly November liked when they had meatloaf That was good Jermaine age Participant Muldoon Boys and Girls Club Alaska The child shall enjoy benefits social security she entitled grow develop health have right adequate nutrition housing recreation medical services Contents Introduction State Costs Poverty Data from Census Usage Services Present Conditions Historical Background Trends Site Placement Voices Princess Expanding Needs Opportunities New Sites Central Kitchen Capacity Angelica Kimberly Awareness Conclusion Notes References Acknowledgements Fellows Photo Credits program emerging tool fight against childhood hunger helps meet needs hungry atrisk children providing nutritious meals snacks but much more than just food sites also provide recreational education activites positive role models safe spaces Most operate hours after school temptations crime drugs may within easiest reach over one year old feeding approximately seven continuing might wish that place where did not need exist all were assured nourishment places learn play Unfortunately like rest country such Half stamp recipients are half people who rely Francis House citys largest pantry most recent data indicate ten live below federal poverty line here percent likely adults With Alaskas high cost living these statistics understate true extent problem This assessment current state opportunities challenges facing seeks needy intended only for staff board directors everyone with stake mission district officials community antihunger leaders government concerned citizens hope this will raise awareness problems address analysis help guide programs expansion create new links between other stakeholders Part discusses consequences provides snapshot whom currently serving includes recommendations site placements future kitchen space suggestions how Parts include boxes featuring participating tried represent their voices accurately possible names been changed February One greatest tragedies scandals contemporary America midst great material wealth millions risk make matters worse issue often seems unpublicized unnoticed Despite shared belief deserve special protection far Children singleparent homes disadvantaged minority groups especially vulnerable While there wide safety net public private nonprofits many suffer poor anyway permanent physical intellectual emotional situation different trends described above evident well Nearly lives third School District ASD elementary middle students qualify free reducedprice lunch challenge organizations similarly dedicated face section reviews findings research bigpicture inadequate pose number risks mental wellbeing Numerous studies examined outcomes households lacking access sufficient has found negative effects insufficiency following areas Physical foodinsufficient overall status frequent colds ear infections anemia Hungry stunted growth weakened immune systems These experience visits doctors emergency rooms Academic performance Studies linked lower standardized test scores diminished retention learned higher likelihood repeating grade rates suspension absenteeism tardiness Emotional tend levels anxiety irritability hyperactivity aggressive destructive behaviors withdrawn distressed depressive disorders suicidal suggests devastating families affected schools society large Failing feed our adequately failing invest human capital Providing thing prevents futher down impossible know exactly any time However can confident thousands having enough eat detailed uptotheminute picture More available rate remained essentially unchanged suggesting present substantially what Over According those United States misleading since Lower states Many officially same standard elsewhere Mirroring national proportion reported under years respectively Asian American Native Hispanic Hawaiian Pacific Islander African Caucasian Singleparent twoparent Only two parents contrast single father mother Another way quantifying through enrollment lowincome Food Stamp Temporary Assistance Needy Families TANF Special Supplemental Nutrition Women Infants WIC Commodity CSFP Each individuals certain income level frequently relied assistance last From December accessed stamps benefited used both numbers reflect point during transient users Since eligible participate estimated participation population figures underestimate disproportionate share comprise Eightyseven accessing survey conducted Catholic Social receive its respondents said sometimes skip due lack experienced homelessness some Transition Homelessness Project Title Department identified July June must homeless shelter hotel transitional home Among project including preschool secondary Elementary total entire five Provision which sufficiently offer potentially show Thousands benefit early Lowincome until enrolled Enrollment pregnant postpartum breastfeeding women applicants month infants mostly important keep mind translate directly into cases probably prevent going What however come asserted conclusive highly suggestive Cafs unique eliminating particular fill gaps left components system meal snack afterschool subsidized activity less stigma associated them agencies resource reason another utilize fullest Finally simply hang out socialize mentoring tutoring best break cycle helping succeed keeping away small scale serves diverse constituencies overview existing reaching begin brief discussion history behind then move placement background product collaboration Bank FBA major bank Beans day center near downtown organization itself came existence incorporating Deli doing business structure existed before preparing drawing distributing process continues now central involved creating facilitate donations according Jim Crockett past executive director Some inclined support childrens vice versa explained For made sense separate could actively target donate causes addition raising money administrative oversight logistical individual brought federallysubsidized summer months sponsored Summer Service SFSP three partner ensure continue affiliate working toward becoming Americas Second Harvest nationwide network banks rescue Inspired grassroots effort Savannah Georgia created today Becoming would enable local resources conferences technical expertise funding Perhaps noteworthy ConAgra Foods Feeding Better seed grants start serve weekly basis Table lists along average fed each type served indication whether transportation participants roughly divided categories category draw primarily immediate neighborhood fairly open membership few requirements Clubs fit description projects Campfire USA Loussac Manor Strawberry Village referred Crossroads teenagers experiencing pregnancy parenting belongs latter Little Steps severe disturbances targets very specific Heritage Center High draws Anchorages Alaskan Natives Indians specialized programwide predominantly account client Middle significantly smaller portion Four almost attend preschoolers breakdown somewhat biased fact exclusively Considering alone benefiting Figure summarizes methods utilized get overwhelming majority walking provided About walk location van bus option rides guardians carpooling Approximately arrive Once again taken case use siteprovided critical question accessible participant pool essential accessibility visual representation relative map attendance boundaries region represents catchment area shaded receiving darker shades indicating proportions Mountain View Tyson Williwaw Fairview North Star Attendance Areas Percentage Students Receiving Free ReducedPrice Lunch because majorities locations appear stars distance four surrounded circle quartermile radius Any his her anyone harsh winter quite challenging indicates situated Two located regions Located lightershaded anomaly reality known pocket middleclass close meaningful given selective worth noting dinner founded first kind Recreation lies inside Elgin Jones energetic brotherandsister tag team able remain seated long tell little about experiences They grandmother siblings taking Its fun You lot things instead being bored club offers range activities basketball computer lab foosball tables enjoys hanging friends playing Magic YuGiOh collectable card games become young philanthropists Were bake sale tsunami victims When hit kids man thats sad And dinners gives thumbs mixed picky eater hate everything potatoes uncooked carrots Apparently though exception Cafe ate slices stomach started hurting already hundreds setting sights even There questions growing nonprofit focuses should happen arrangement becomes unsustainable increase among discussed previous still considerable impact priority establishing Schools similar highestneed closest opposite side Glenn Highway Prioritizing highneed effective strategy expanding East Wonder Park Ptarmigan bounded north Debarr Road south lie neither reports coming either neighborhoods wellserved Spenard Northwood Willow Crest relatively South commonly considered lowerincome west Seward Taku Klatt unserved noted prior creation adding manner partnerships Pending affiliation build scratch SRC twin lends variety operation additional affiliated Woodland Ave Lake Hood Sandalwood Abbott Loop wellpositioned does McLaughlin Youth Providence Drive juvenile detention facility administrators expressed interest exploring possibility clubs village excellent approach offering residential coordinator complaining looking building principal nearby Staff meeting genuine although finding volunteers supervise ongoing Their supervision concern spread thin Century Learning Centers CCLCs extra difficulty work milk minimal Government Hill Russian Jack ideal selected academic while regulatory hurdles clear least conversation cannot sustained indefinitely estimates produce per around preparation capacity done reaches mark potential strategies mutually exclusive Conducting prepare possibly task parts avoid interference bestequipped Given relationships implement lose efficiency advantages centralized Establishing Creating supplement replace second trend dualmission kitchens job training culinary arts famous example Washington practices model hiring own clients King Career jobtraining University campus operated Culinary Arts produces cafeteria Principal Guy Okada chefs indicated paying limited sack Whether successful look seriously expands partnership haziest promising Student changes next result Reauthorization Act mandates districts wellness policies Depending enacted significant Nutritions distribution uncertainty prepared vivacious yearold student Districts alternative parenthood met give cooking demonstration classmates appeared career guidance counselor West told wouldnt stayed without Ive gotten graduating semester grades better values opportunity interact sympathetic peers teachers People relate drama closer refreshing change dont think respected crap didnt dad Occasionally strangers hard WalMart say Arent you knocked Following graduation hopes nursing perhaps UAA care daughter glad mature drink smoke sleep everybody plans send intimate teacher peer facilities enthusiasm receptiveness regarding require approval superintendent Health Human complicating factor sanitation union contracts hired costeffective engaging yet widely key constituency course aware avenues increasing Helping Give Out Supplies HUGSS joint Lutheran Salvation Army distributes supplies beginning Information distributed Nurses nurses front lines established relationship nonperishable offices hungerrelated complaints capitalize information Other venue spreading word pantries Disseminating fast simple makes referrals making referral appropriate calls lead conversations callers beneficial familiar appears family dynamic solving Although city poised sustaining success ensuring connections All signs eager engage assist closely together goal Research summarized Consequences Insecurity collected Bureau Fact Finder viewed January Connie Hutchinson USDA Reaching Those Need Participation Rates httpwwwfnsusdagovoaneMENUPublishedFSPFILESParticipation Reachingpdf Survey results Pantry Consumer summary Trish OGorman Norton Starr Mersbergen Margaret Duggan Municipality httpwwwsecondharvestorgsite_contentasps supervisors Ibid thanks Ophelia DarganSteed Demographics GIS generating equal count Relatively mentioned previously Thanks Liberty Kyser perspective thank Congressional covering printing costs John Kelly Susannah Morgan Richelle Plummer Ruth RileyElvsaas Shannon Walters developing Jill Shaw assisting proofreading publication DemographicsGIS page Barb Dexter Ardene Eaton Julia Fawcett Brent Rock pertaining enrollments Clarissa Ridgway office yearlong leadership development trains tribute late Rep devoted energies fellowship consists sixmonth field followed policy photos except author courtesy istockphotocom Cover top Gisele Wright Greg Mullis bottom Nikki Ward Bobbie Osborne Page Noranen Azit Tan Kian Khoon Birgit Lieske Joey Nelson |
| Children and Their Food Practices | Chandra Kring, Barrett Ebright | 2005 | Advocacy and Education, Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Wellness Policies | Field Reports | Arizona, Domestic, Tucson | Children and Their Food Practices illustrates the influence that school meals and family eating practices have on Tucson children’s food security, overall health and well being.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| The San Antonio Food Bank Program Guide & Child Nutrition… | Philip Colvin | 2005 | Emergency Food Network, Food Banks, Health, Nutrition and Hunger | Field Reports | Domestic, San Antonio, Texas | San Antonio Food Bank Program Guide & Child Nutrition Survey Results Report is a resource guide to the programs at the San Antonio Food Bank designed for… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Evaluation of the 2005-2006 Provision 2 Pilot in Milwaukee Public… | Karen Wong | 2006 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP) | Field Reports | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Evaluation of the 2005-2006 Provision 2 Pilot in Milwaukee Public Schools highlights key findings from the evaluation of Milwaukee’s Provision 2 pilot and is used to inform… Read more | Emerson Fellow | EVALUATION THE PROVISION PILOT MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Karen Wong Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow And Task Force February EXECUTIVE SUMMARY only Milwaukee Public School students ate school breakfast even though qualified for free and reduced price lunch Provision option under the national programs that can potentially benefit schools districts with high poverty levels low participation Under meals are served all regardless their income Schools approved implementation program six pilot year agreed evaluate impact these order inform future considerations regarding expansion universal This report details findings from evaluation There great need level support Ninety percent staff parents reported extremely important get Ninetytwo highly entire district positively affects families children attending More than indicate time stress financial burdens greatly influences student behavior learning health socialization least positive impacts variables decreased according members previous heard complain hunger occasionally Breakfast was limited new start tardiness Participation increased significantly two marginally classroom increases doubled where Quantitative measures changes attendance proved inconclusive Attendance nurse visits test scores will revisited during Although meal application outreach efforts labor intensive they were successful applications returned INTRODUCTION The MPS has deep roots local community lobbying public policy change Womens Alliance requested permission Board serve soup lunches government established National Lunch Program enabling receive federal reimbursement establishing services sustainable operation Congress followed introducing first initiated experimental provide morning nutritionally needy Locally group called Citizens Central City which later became petitioned well Three elementary sites Today years offer spite diligent establish programming current availability within District very few eat participated same period state Wisconsin ranked last nation despite improvement numbers Evidence abounds proving serious problem most common reason calls resource referral phone hotline request information obtain food assistance Furthermore network pantries congregate monthly average hot kitchens additional households receiving emergency pantry Federal nutrition further indicates residents County received stamps comprising states stamp recipients Childhood also prevalent Summer vacation periods when not reducedprice Through Fueling Young Minds Meals Initiative Child Nutrition Report Only who qualify compared nationally FRAC Card Impact Sign Times Community Copyright DHFS httpdhfswisconsingovemrsdatarecipientsbycyfsrecipientscyxls During Free available below translates per family three Reducedprice incomes between requirements qualifying existence indisputable With younger living child particularly daunting Milwaukees symptom Also contributing issues including unemployment housing costs wages rate concern Department Housing Urban Development reports expenses should total more individuals but fair market rent single individual Wisconsins minimum wage hour could afford this unless she worked hours week Besides cost utilities poses burden povertystricken city Electric rates expected increase about months January customers largest utility company Moreover warmer weather winter companies expect natural gas prices past seasons prompting Journal Sentinel predict far expensive heating season situation does bode seventh poorest fourth UNIVERSAL FREE MEALS Low among participate cause plethora research demonstrated importance showing eating correlated less behavioral problems improved math grades standardized absences Census Bureau American Survey Workforce httpdwdwisconsingovoeaunemploy_rates_labor_statshtm Out Reach Income Coalition httpwwwnlihcorgoor Content Thomas Rise Heating Costs Easing Held August Murphy Pagano Nachmani Sperling Kane Kleinman Relationship Psychosocial Academic Functioning Archives Pediatric Adolescent Medicine USDA shown associated higher consumption grains fruit milk However specifically indicators diet quality may fact held accountable guidelines outline required amounts vitamins minerals limits fat content Despite benefits have money opportunity nutritious home especially true lowincome Research demonstrates providing feeds bodies minds succeed academically OVERVIEW One means address through regulatory set forth different eligibility why term sometimes used interchangeably standard submit every fullprice based household contrast base still fill out screened however after collected again Thus works fouryear cycle end collect extension Meal vital because basis reimbursing determines percentages categories dollars distributed Maryland Achievement Year III Final Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Cook OhriVachaspati Kelly Evaluation UniversallyFree Demonstration Project Falls Rhode Island Center Poverty Policy Tufts University Medford Promotion Insights Eating Greatly Improves Schoolchildrens Diet Quality December Specifically breakfasts must respectively daily Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA includes calcium protein iron Vitamins calories come saturated reimbursements percentage maximize number highest amount financially feasible large poor once processed beginning Money longer line nor teachers service call remind them childs pay overdue bills forward four BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS reduces paperwork administrative since annual lessens managers balance accounts everyone receives Another potential thereby remove social stigma Students ordinarily faced choosing paying resources Struggling formerly paid then spend clothing medical eliminated barrier Some embarrassed seen necessary truly fear being labeled standing other simply identified full third allows alternatives serving cafeteria been take verify categorical counts healthy day limitation requires collecting those fare there little incentive turn whether turned special made encourage plan creative ways motivate andor raise awareness best Higher coming too warrant HISTORY PROGRAM After Act expanded authority include HTF saw improve began researching summer fall met officials discuss examples Midwest offered advocate starting Numerous interest groups supported campaign Council PTA Dietetic Association Jewish Children Families Teachers Education SEIU Local Interfaith Conference Greater Health result fiscal budget released April Superintendent William Andrekopolous proposed proposal included cover pilots Following series board 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conduct poorly explains track easier manage hall simplicity managementgives autonomy cut needed terms spills equipped materials sanitary WHEATLEY similarly started academics bond socialize problematic issue acknowledged cleanup timing finish throw bathrooms stuffing down toilets although FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL ENGINEER operate highlight Five differed favorable view tended bagging quite timeintensive nutritionists eventually logistically window STUDENT preferences favorite seems preference suggestions varieties cereals suggestion items homestyle commonly pancakes sausages wish variety occasion seem point toward desired compromise See page normally OPINIONS TOWARD STARTING What traditionally thoughts Overall split almost yes frontline examination Breakdown Would Managers Employees certainly opposed trying require adjusted fine tunelogistics nervous put help process assisting grab Portland Oregon offers attitudes towards grabandgo disliked now CHANGES OPERATIONS besides recent job unrelated THIS YEAR Neither choice choose entrees portions choices hectic shortstaffed vendor arrives preprepared alleviate workload According staffing EFFECT JOBS Four jobs send letters contact owed deal situations arise count directly linked Pilot employee translated routine resulted littering plastic utensils floor added mostly forms audit WOULD LIKE DISTRICT MAKE going wasting pays putting parentsthe system freereduced wide effective Districtwide item suggesting veggies fruits suggested Universal requests Update equipment electric outlets Give extras seconds throwing various limitations Engineers saying reinforced recommended SERVICES gathering perspectives Eightyeight liking changing popular top list follows Cereal Frosted Flakes Fruit Loops Cheerios Milk Juice Scrambled eggs Waffle sticks Oatmeal Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwiches Grits Egg THAT CAFETERIAS Most Offer currently Serve alluded wanting sausage bacon waffles Poll ideas surveywhat people MEAL APPLICATION PROCESS proportion determined reimburse operates ACTIVITIES COMPLETED OUTREACH targeted Prior flyers neighborhoods guardians flyer encouraged regulations informing created delivered notice mailboxes concentrated coordinated assisted involvement varying site Various announce supply complete clearance requesting cases followup notes attached asking form repeated occasions certain conspicuousness draw involved yearround collection calendar Depending action coordinator psychologist submitted Home resort schoolspecific ice cream party announcements newsletters attempt quantify devoted estimated spent rough estimates comparison analysis figures aggregate considered passing fliers preparing readying coordinating CHALLENGES Outreach challenges twofold nature logistical Complicated Limited literacy education Lack Hmongtranslated read comprehend wordy instructions transient correct addresses lose Once correctly readable experimented scanning project meant scanned successfully reluctant knowing Attempts lines disconnected incorrect Confusion arose ISIS status leading filling uptodate consistent format database Much crosschecking occurs summary OUTCOMES appears visible striking Price Applications columns remaining represents column right subtracting records exist laborintensive occur socioeconomic requirement recollecting waived timeconsuming keep mind effort Actual similar Description Efforts Reports Last Letters secretary worker contacts Repeatedly passed pass incentives apps Assistant Coordinator reminder Secretaries parties Title follow nonreturned CONCLUSIONS clearly homes impacted improves contributed direct causal relationship cannot coincided exacerbated Comparing proves uneven playing field considering facilitates possibility experiences promising succeeded increasing garnering dedicated manpower directed comparable Future decisions streamline continue ISSUES YET ADDRESSED assessed charge unlike implementing latter SAGE conflicts reduction processing Whether hopefully improvements possibly RECOMMENDATIONS complementing marketing Incorporate month Plan competitions Classrooms compete Institute schoolwide essay contest write visual representation mural inhouse promote house Consider largescale Forces partnership Fresh Brand organize Bucks Reduce improving Implement districtwide structures automated messages Coordinate socials returns educate betweenclassroom committed continuing annually Congressional route visit Expansion goal APPENDIX AGUIDELINES BAG BFOOD PROFILES SIX |
| Building Health and Wealth: Assessing Potential Benefits and Raising Awareness… | Natalie Valpiani | 2006 | Advocacy and Education, Advocacy and Education Tools/Toolkits, Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, and EBT, Food Access, Food Systems and Agriculture, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) | Field Reports | Domestic, Kentucky, Louisville | Building Health and Wealth: Assessing Potential Benefits and Raising Awareness of the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program in Louisville Metro, Kentucky is a two-part toolkit for advocates… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Building Health and Wealth Assessing Potential Benefits Raising Awareness the WIC FMNP Louisville Metro Natalie Halbach Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Community Farm Alliance February How Use this Toolkit This toolkit provides resources for advocates interested how Farmers Market Nutrition Program increases access healthy foods lowincome mothers children while growing economic opportunities farmers The divided into two main sections first section assesses need Kentucky potential benefits program second half consists tools examples raising community awareness support Each chapter has been written that can understood independently others Table Contents links directly information addresses specific interests needs Acknowledgements Creating report required hard work advice expertise many people particularly grateful Jessica Anderson Department Agriculture sharing about Cynthia Sullivan Susan Borders helping navigate nutritionists West their stories passion women they serve also staff organizations have supported especially Deborah Webb Director her ideas John Kelly Congressional Center his guidance Finally special thanks Samuel Raskin fieldsite partner fellow challenging enthusiasm fighting hunger Fellowship project develops effective leaders with deep understanding poverty empowers them find innovative solutions end year fellows six months communitybased all over country involved local level then complete national Washington including advocacy think tanks federal agencies Part One Need Executive Summary Background Introduction Hurting Limited Access Healthy Food Losing Their Livelihood Impacts Changed Eating Patterns Improved Economic Opportunity Opportunities Urban Economies Conclusion Bibliography Two Advocacy Understanding Funding Process Pilot Project Designing Successful Sample Record Keeping Forms Coupons Participant Flier Requirements Application Form Partnering With Media Crafting Quality Press Release Releases Organizing Communities Writing Newsletter Article Articles Fact Sheet Customers Organizations Resources More Information Support Contact institutions state may helpful interest Congress established increase fresh locally grown fruits vegetables young grow market examines health outcomes disparities food issues smallscale looks might address these based provided other communities case example use guide own budgets lack supermarkets threaten ability families living End protect eating well White African American were overweight obese East Downtown home more than participants only nearly same neighborhoods households not vehicle Residents often shop nearby convenience stores sell little produce Though fight obesity chronic disease patients eat five servings each day Children foodinsecure are likely fair poor struggling afford replace dependence tobacco new crops out three raised Tobacco enabled farms remain small ended lost between Examining counties demonstrates facing ate because said plan throughout participating increased sales result would generate extra million farmlevel income raise per farm direct marketing average Strong markets traffic businesses provide from which urban entrepreneurs launch products hang balance future one everrising floundering economy builds both wealth proves tool tip favor former What Special Supplemental Women Infants popularly known safeguard supplemental nutrition counseling education referrals social services pregnant breastfeeding nonbreastfeeding postpartum infants age who found nutritionally atrisk month used vouchers purchase nutritious merchants nationwide supplement operated achieve goals First enhances package enabling qualified recipients Second supports customer base partnership government funds Federal cash grants cover costs administrative make total cost pay State governments must match remaining Thus states entire States choose exceed matching amount order expand agriculture distribute coupons redeem unprepared herbs approved received They benefiting authorized accept United Services September October less years old increasing participated generated revenue grant worth current funding Kentuckys able participate operates cooperation Branch Cabinet Family component during consultations Division Distribution within coordinates reimburses administration equaled approximately appropriated Additional met determines wishes whether will distributed family units individual participant During season issued full benefited minimum however spent means probably far impacted Which Counties Participate Current levels too low every county took part administrators determine receive According coordinator geography influences money allocated across following Web Telephone interview December And gained Jefferson County seventyseven does could gain opportunity through list serviced httpwwwkyagrcomcons_psfoodprogramsFMNPcountymarketareinhtm Individual apply without satisfy preliminary set criteria being registered legal entity Secretary office person willing collect reimburse meets conditions number factors See page evaluate applying Case Study largest population any operating area impetus Nearly benefit enhanced However coordinators unable greater last official explained cannot fund its budget nothing left rest Expanding reach prove highly beneficial bolster members strong availability focus situation potentially currently numbers here pertain framework finding similar connections cities making organize Smallscale residents areas limited uses study CFA statewide grassroots organization works importance familyscale worked since efforts creating urbanrural underserved building establish Portland neighborhood accepts Electronic Based Transfer EBT cards public summer Smoketown Shelby Park began assessment look demographic data system These projects frustrations struggle feed quality near homes When personal examined combination high rates socioeconomic difficulties face demonstrate action help groups unique Shawnee Markets conduct pilot gauge results along organizers merged city inhabitants mayor now serves head twentysix form Council For remainder referred short focuses child rate averages compared countywide time census median household averaged tracts hovered around some parts drops below live zip codes trends specifically among visit clinics located grocery concludes explanation circumstances Census Bureau Survey Office Data Profile June November Median Household Income Dollars File FactFinder January Personal Graph Dept battles distressing sweeping nation Assessment reveals numerous categories risk reduced proper weapon battle diseases discussed Furthermore supporting growth consumption men but deserts Deadly Diseases Chronic preventable exercise behavior choices leading killers impact heart lung cancer stroke top causes death People Objectives objectives designed identify threats create plans aim annual deaths reached reported Goals due exceeds Goal Overlapping contribute development include smoking blood pressure cholesterols diabetes diet Unless otherwise noted figures taken Status Report produced Government Policy Planning Evaluation Being your having type cites major contributing Coronary Heart Disease CHD link makes sense individuals cholesterol reflects Surgeon Generals Call Action associated soon rival cigarette cause premature disability Distressing Disparities worrisome nonHispanic populations 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| The Cost of Child Care | Lauren Forbes | 2006 | Childcare/Childcare Assistance, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | The Cost of Child Care explores family financial stability by focusing on the affordability of child care. The report uses Oregon Food Bank survey data to correlate… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The Cost Child Care HungerFree Community Report Lauren Forbes Emerson National Hunger Fellow Children First for Oregon February families the worst financial trouble are not usual suspects They very young tempted freedom their first credit cards elderly trapped failing bodies and declining savings accounts And they random assortment Americans who lack selfcontrol keep spending check Rather people consistently rank united one surprising characteristic parents with children home Elizabeth Warren Amelia Tyagi TwoIncome Trap Connection Between Food Security Over past decade costs needed cover familys basic needs have risen significantly rising housing energy health care transportation child forced forgo balanced meals nutritious foodsand sometimes altogetherso that can roof over heads stay warm pay reliable medical safe For most food insecure Oregonians family economic stability income issue Fulltime work does guarantee adequate necessities particularly Research has shown hungry likely working parentsi Since necessity being able afford forces into dire circumstances focus this report affordability Ten percent monthly contributed benchmark but data recent years revealed number paying quarter Profile Oregons Insecure Families Young Adults Likely Households Northwest Job Gap Study finds only all jobs currently enough support twoparent twochild household where parent stays Single raising two also unlikely making living wage way type What research leads question further security households earned incomesii dilemma prevalent Portland metropolitan area couple lives North describes situation constant evaluation prioritization three yearold attends local center mother works parttime while attending college her husband fulltime Almost daily basis she must ask herself should gas get school December Center Public Policy OCPP released analysis youngest adults highest hunger insecurity rates OCPPs United States Department Agriculture USDA defines access members times active healthy life includes minimum ready availability nutritionally foods assured ability acquire acceptable socially ways without resorting emergency supplies scavenging stealing other coping strategies According definition majority lowincome classified Compared states high rate revealing risk shows aged lived experienced were more than twice among childreniii catch certainly evident include both either full rarely qualify state assistance these often require Also receiving increase hours receive accept raise may well relatively severe cuts example there four which earn hour father per week case Their Based figures Human Services ERDC Copayment Estimateiv calculator copay would about month This probably means contributing around toward childcare expenses decided become amount falls level makes them ineligible Something Doesnt Add Family Budgets meet its need important measure wellbeing While many agencies 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evening Lindesy occasionally stocks Emergency Boxes EFBs pantries give charges shocked learn schoolaged whose eaten points importance resources safety nets takes advantage member Improvement Project CCIP network serves southwest Multnomah County education grants available help tuition books complete educational classes business practices yearly resource towards improving environment Should next Northeast Financial Stability glimpse factors contribute Toledo talks relative flexibility schedule established employees midOregon coast issues providing accessible pick opposed when traditional dayshift might allow Previously Lincoln had worked discount superstore found afforded time infant did during period bills things tight acknowledge our choice dual incomes luxury having place Despite fact financially stable still ten percentage goal Costs Effect Nutrition effect single seven participates allows contributes copayment spends variety groceries fresh worries Every grocery bill same merely 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Decrease expenditure spent participants Subsidy Number participationjob participationwork Expenditures ork Partnership Weber Reality student difficult especially partner supplemental entrylevel retail challenging exasperated reality School stressful youre overburdened loans daunting discussed earlier students federal Southeast Temporary Assistance Needy struggles Nonetheless realizes Without supplement virtually diapers toddler turns small private scholarship Through allowed hundreds continue educations funded million biennium waiting slim chance Promising Practices Contribution Tax Credit though order exercise barrier broken down beyond parentss recognition parental Legislature enacted Each contribution taxpayers tax cents each dollar distributed Proceeds credits create demonstration project how adequately simultaneously addressing compensation innovative reveal true restore balance critical sector economy Brent Demoe Special Projects Coordinator Division Lane College Connections 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| The Impact of Food Insecurity on the Development of Young,… | Madina Agénor | 2006 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps | Field Reports | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | The Impact of Food Insecurity on the Development of Young, Low-Income Black and Latino Children presents research findings from the Children’s Sentinel Nutrition Assistance Project (C-SNAP), linking… Read more | Emerson Fellow | When money tight lowincome families are forced make tough choices about the use their resources One results constrained financial food insecurity Food refers households limited uncertain access enough for all household members lead active healthy life times According Department Agriculture USDA percent million were insecure some point during year Since blacks and Latinos disproportionately poor near compared white counterparts pronounced racial ethnic disparities exist rates addition data show that with children significantly higher risk poverty than same race ethnicity without result black Latino face particularly elevated Sound Social Policies Can Protect Children from Insecurity its Health Effects recent study conducted Childrens Sentinel Nutrition Assessment Program CSNAP pediatricians child health researchers shows number federal nutrition assistance income support programs can help mitigate negative growth effects Low weight heightforage important markers inadequate which turn has other These outcomes also linked inability fight infection impaired learning such Stamp FSP Special Supplemental Women Infants WIC provide increased Temporary Assistance Needy Families TANF program providing minimal meet basic needs The Income Home Energy LIHEAP Subsidized Housing survival expenses heating cooling housing costs There serious consequences young childrens wellbeing when not receive benefits they eligible Young fare better following have positive infants toddlers status who enrolled these recipient findings follows Black whose family benefit was terminated more likely stamp potentially but did twice underweight shorter height subsidy fuel nutritional problems contrary assertions research demonstrates receipt stamps subsidies associated overweight healthier found associations between significant due comparatively small numbers receiving lower short SAFEGUARDING THE HEALTH NUTRITION AND DEVELOPMENT YOUNG CHILDREN COLOR Stephanie Ettinger Cuba Madina Agnor White RaceEthnicity Households With Figure All Without Source Nord Andrews Carlson Household Security United States ERR Economic Research Service October wwwersusdagovPublicationserr Joint Center Political Studies SeptemberOctober FOCUS developmental concerns foodsecure note impact always visible parents caregivers healthcare providers policymakers may clinically meaningful mental development even there physically discernable signs For example after taking into account childs low birthweight current analyses foodinsecure greater peers What Results Mean Color Five key conclusions drawn CSNAPs color virtue disproportionate burden living especially vulnerable ill Safety net wise social investment particular costeffective policies contrast terminating denying seriously compromises critical period body brain perpetuating lifelong economic disadvantage early childhood impairments jeopardize future readiness school academic success restrict adult employment opportunities Although needed establish link plausible suggest safety protect then buffer Similar Linked Poor Child Development While physical been well documented few studies assessed encompasses ways acquire skills range domains including memory cognition language gross fine motor ability interaction behavior perception preschool schoolaged shown affect level achievement throughout careers Alderman colleagues Pan American Organization describe first three years brains most rapid change intersection had adequately address this gap recently studied relationship ages four thirtysix months come Developmental continuum vulnerabilities relating slow unusual one areas speaking moving likelihood experiencing later attention andor Frances Glascoes Parents Evaluation Status PEDS used detect sample After controlling confounding parent characteristics powerful predictor overall among under age odds reporting Similarly Action Needed Policymakers unique opportunity prevent reduce harm policy actions include fully funding expanding Such action would encompass Expanding eligibility increasing Farm Bill Ensuring funded Appropriation rejecting proposed state match cap Services Administration Implementing work requirements Deficit Reduction Act DRA way supports barriers Improving allocation funds local agencies ensure vouchers Investing against energy rise necessary implement Medicaid changes great care lose any portion Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic Treatment Lastly must consider how factors vary group each groups specific implementing wellresearched nuanced sedcbuedu Multisite Project Manager magenorhungercenterorg Emerson National Hunger Fellow currently working FRAC This article based two companion reports prepared published available wwwjointcenterorg national network conduct original clinical old connect evidence advocates public information wwwcsnaporg wwwpedstestcom |
| “Kids Benefit, You Benefit” The Nebraska Child Care and Adult… | Srinidhi Vijaykumar | 2007 | Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Field Reports | Domestic, Lincoln, Nebraska | “Kids Benefit, You Benefit” The Nebraska Child Care and Adult Food Program Outreach Initiative includes case studies and outreach tools for CACFP providers and clients in rural… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| New Mexico Farm to School Directory 2007: A Directory of… | Jimmy Purvis | 2007 | Farm to School, Food Systems and Agriculture | Field Reports | Domestic, New Mexico, Santa Fe | New Mexico Farm to School Directory 2007: A Directory of Farmers, Crops, and Food Service Directors is a tool for farmers and food service directors to increase… Read more | Emerson Fellow | New Mexico Farm School Directory Farmers Crops and Food Service Directors Table Department Agriculture Principal author Jimmy Purvis Acknowledgements Our appreciation goes out all the farmers food service personnel that filled our surveys Your information has made this work possible Vitally important success project were Craig Mapel Adams Miley Gonzalez Marion Kalb Program Director National Community Security Coalition Dwaine Nelson Agricultural Statistics Pauline Raia Manager NMHSDISD Development Commodities Bureau Mary Ann McCann Taos Municipal Schools volunteers from Johns College The Nutrition Association Nicole Alvarado Bill Emerson Hunger Fellow This was supported Congressional Center USDA Agency Projects Risk Management Outreach Advisory board NMDA Designproduction Calliope Shank Epic Muse Design For more about publication contact Where Meets Healthy Children Communities Paseo del Sol Santa agriculture producerconsumer regulatory department placed under State University Board Regents five divisions agricultural environmental services programs resources marketing development standards consumer veterinary diagnostics httpnmdawebnmsuedu Free Report prepared httpwwwhungercenterorg Introduction Tables survey How use directory Section One markets Two listed product produce availability chart Three schools includes public private charter BIA Four Map farms county FAQs Five Sample school providers fruit vegetable nut producers Contents seeks expand ways which can partner together order mutually benefit each other with local supplying needs citizens Markets created feeding nutrition will always exist represent most stable for Mexicos small midsized Opening these lead healthier farm economy while same time leading eating habits children While many Mexicans consume calories than they need much form sugars fats recent Mexican adults indicates only recommended servings fruits vegetables every day placing below already low national average Furthermore according Disease Control are either overweight obese based Body Mass Index BMI Although there system place monitor obesity among youth data shows adolescents aged direct medical expenditures attributed reached Million figure does not take into account indirect such absence lost productivity population individuals continues grow overall health costs expected increase Increased death risks also associated being both strongly correlate increased rates diabetes cardiovascular disease asthma arthritis some cancers poor status These types chronic diseases responsible six ten deaths Over past few decades size United States steadily acres led greater production per well decreasing profit margins farmersWhile discrepancy reliance cattle feed industries fewer smaller makes very difficult remain profitable increasingly global market operations have watched traditional large grocery retailers wholesalers virtually disappear due consolidation result been excess produced but waste Many seen everincreasing number opportunities appear now reliant regional institutions community Despite diversity earn less year dire situation state employs its working farmrelated jobs Even though experiencing growing interest consumers who want buy without continued support farming faces rural poverty economic stagnation hopes capitalize trends putting good simultaneously creating giving what needfresh healthy hope alike helping strengthen existing relationships create new ones Included listings foods directors districtsWhere returned expressed having their name shared names specific products indicated ongoing intent periodically update included 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| Universal Free Breakfast in Milwaukee Public Schools: Preliminary Findings 2006-2007 | Megan Lent | 2007 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, School Breakfast Program (SBP) | Field Reports | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Universal Free Breakfast in Milwaukee Public Schools: Preliminary Findings 2006-2007 evaluates the Universal Free Breakfast Initiative in elementary schools and provides recommendations for improving and expanding the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | PRELIMINARY FINDINGS FROM THE UNIVERSAL FREE BREAKFAST INITIATIVE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS MEGAN LENT BILL EMERSON NATIONAL HUNGER FELLOW TASK FORCE February TABLE CONTENTS Executive Summary Introduction Background Poverty Milwaukee History School Breakfast Provision and Universal Free Meals Benefits the Classroom Pilot Programs MPS Methodology Outreach Evaluation Findings from Initiative Stated Need for Impact Students Staff Implementation Meal Application Conclusion Issues Addressed Recommendations References Appendices EXECUTIVE SUMMARY fourthhighest city nation child poverty state with lowest school breakfast participation nationally Public Schools invested significant resources UFB program effort not only feed hungry kids but close achievement gap between lowincome higher income students schoolsover childrennow have access free nutritious served classroom This report presents preliminary findings initiative Hunger Task Force committed complete early assessment interviewing surveying over principals teachers social workers food service managers building engineers nurses schools Here what staff front lines Addressing Childhood say some their come Ninetyfour percent interviewed said district should provide all Removing Barriers Participation Principals there are barriers traditional when before including being able get enough having money buses running late perceived stigma wanting play starts instead going Increasing November had increased comparison these Perceived Student Impacts least surveyed has positive impact learning readiness health attendance tardiness behavior Eightyfour quality during milk cereal juice crackers very good adequate Seventyone satisfied serving they cleanup process Building who elevators buildings face additional challenges likely procedures Fortyeight instructional time negative important continue expanded other order participate achieve meal application return rate Although getting families applications proved laborintensive part average increase returned well threepercent number qualified reducedprice meals Funding potential benefits receive funding based percentages SAGE Title Erate also brings more federal into reimbursements INTRODUCTION one public rush off playground Instead straight class head gym where line classmates All then offered boxed hurry eat while teacher takes gets ready day Fifteen minutes later clean full nourished start that ranks fourth highest hunger reality many Census Bureau Research shown academic among outcomes demonstration commitment closing meeting urban needs introduced year than given opportunity each morning The purpose this study evaluate need implementation effects put forth BACKGROUND POVERTY Americans approximately million people lived reported children under was significantly DeNavasWalt Proctor Hill Lee however situation far bleaker shocking residents live below meaning almost twice prevalent national Webster Bishaw most current available data living poor times making top American cities According Federal guidelines family four less With quarter Milwaukees population struggling make ends meet budget surprising basic unmet Seventeen did insurance compared Wisconsin Department Health Family Services monthly county participated FoodShare largest caseload counties third states total participants Milwaukeeans Data Because stamps dont nutritional local charities help bridge Hudson There emergency providers metro area belong network Every month provides bags hot soup kitchens Almost half households accessing pantries include HISTORY SCHOOL Congress passed National Lunch Act measure security assure would become future workforce military sound nutrition development act allowed used support lunch programs response success Program authorized pilot located areas Wisconsins version Food Stamp obtained became permanent Currently roughly institutions providing lowcost daily United States Agriculture may apply which amounts began long Womens Alliance lunches begun preparing themselves Gunderson offer three elementary officials every currently offers Instruction qualify household must guideline For translates annual AgricultureFederal Register More quarters incomes median While majority ranked last consistently student Fewer ate Action Center proportion even lower leaves considerable those PROVISION AND MEALS several options regardless One such method regulatory option USDA wherein can serve andor administer collect nearly first operation considered base paid status next years determine reimbursement therefore calculation done provided Nutrition economically viable high Under collected once reduces burdens collecting annually deceases reporting requirements Another nocost similar both depending discretion differs eaten qualifying reduced fullprice remains same methods yearly works sources depend counts Both been BENEFITS large real lost importance proven numerous research articles reaching beyond satiating rumbly stomachs found diet elsewhere Basiotis Lino Rajen Several studies led improvements specifically math scores decreases absenteeism Kleinman Murphy Pagano Bishop Participating associated psychosocial problems studied Baltimore Philadelphia However recent showed preschoolers eating doubled odds becoming overweight olds Dubois Girard Potvin Kent graders Maryland skipping week two suburban rural Gross Bronner Welch DewberryMoore Paige Schoolchildren missing due participating difficult starting home Bus schedules allow use transportation Some adult prepare reasons districts choosing CLASSROOM Traditionally begins cafeteria wanted arrive earlier trend improve integrating breakfastintheclassroom upstate New York saw marked disciplinary referrals visits office complaints Consortium State Other Omaha Nebraska Kansas City Missouri Portland Oregon leading way increasing accessibility LaCrosse District PILOT PROGRAM During fall schoolchildren Child signed effect June President Bush authority implement took action Midwestern were implemented researching presenting material administrators April Superintendent William Andrekopolous proposed six setting aside fiscal cover costs assisted outreach necessary obtain needed producing evaluation chosen Forces published levels parents impacts socialization marginal increases learned requires fulltext Web site httpwwwhungertaskforceorguserimagespublications_provision_reportpdf limiting longterm feasibility Wong apparent work campaign promoting results Board allocated eligible decided Achieve Friday Agree cooperate could because Requiring maximizes accounting received addition outside eligibility Achievement Guarantee Education small sizes grants technological improvement peers These streams individual maximized rates Calling attempt account maximizing Based evidence mandated agree assisting creating summer October announced accepted enrollment September III METHODOLOGY goal initial regarding technical primary informants kitchen charged implementing Secondly months too quantitative tied much comment note formally assess parent opinions OUTREACH identified benefit assistance achieving fell just mark contacted obtaining benchmark Forty volunteers attended orientations talked dropping distributed materials coming Central register When deadline extended spending estimated hours out met included brought enrolled EVALUATION tandem its submitted proposal permission granted completed January give minute facetoface interview interviews gather performed anecdotal responses representing agreed See Appendix page script principal represented another gathered analyzed themes selected take written Paper surveys delivered weeks after date geographic location board breadth Surveys Respondents Seven versions survey tailored specific positions see pages Table shows overall position Survey Response Rates Member Distributed Received Rate Principal Teacher Social Worker Engineer Nurse Service Manager Total using Microsoft Excel Statistical Package Sciences SPSS Frequency mean mode tests look larger requested Enrollments databases calculated contact Jon Janowski Director Advocacy jonhungertaskforceorg havent anything today didnt night either Sometimes pay them hear saying They share older grade preschools middle list specified range attend will discussed sections Process STATED NEED FOR member asked any experience hundred indicated degree witnessed Responses ranged problem mention reports complaining regular basis described witnessing exhibiting behaviors indicative weekend asking seen cant functionyou attention focus ask Kids awake sluggish fired learn theyre arent right foods leftover putting pockets Many keeping snacks hand IMPROPER NUTRITION improper Eight commented seeing bring nutritionally inadequate observed entered Foods mentioned chips candy toaster pastries sugary drinks soda malnutrition fruits vegetables whole grains isnt items cheaper Consumption highcalorie lownutrient lead growing contribute childhood obesity epidemic iii EFFECTS STUDENTS thought influenced affected Five main frequently negatively Concentration ability Discipline Test performance Sleepiness affecting selfesteem emotional causing withdrawn disengaged attitudes experiencing scale Should Yes choose sending breakfastthey afford everyone treated equally responsibility Time biggest barrier SUPPORT how few expressed constraints expense left like universal BARRIERS PARTICIPATION BEFORE decrease place held cases Most begin instruction typically ran until arrived inside still prices Parents embarrassed admit feel various commonly rather friends Buses preventing send uncomfortable unfamiliar groups menu felt new classrooms address think Ive count double function better improves concentration IMPACT STAFF Thirty own expand effectiveness compare onequarter contrast percentage Between nonUFB Figure Clearly major nonparticipating Due differences result know helpful studentsbut our Percentage NonUFB attributed PERCEIVED INSTRUCTIONAL TIME concerned about worried disrupt After Implementing inevitably especially happier spirits routines created Future useful extent does Very Positive Negative question differ combined Approximately BEHAVIOR portion presented here perceptions since discipline referral records responded Twentysix Less believe excellent prepares Behavior Dont Know isolated vary above Fiftynine LEARNING READINESS staffincluding nursesat Learning engage lessons Twenty Slightly really helps entire stay focused Readiness different indicate measures represents Only love variable indicating ATTENDANCE perception unsure respondents Attendance Again vii TARDINESS surveyedincluding nurseswere Just seems stomachaches midday Tardiness viii HEALTH schoolsincluding workerswere Compared hungerrelated noticed might stomach aches headaches SHOULD CONTINUED neutral feelings idea unsatisfied amount involved discontinued How your Not Important Neutral EXPANDED opinion whether IMPLEMENTATION required changes called creative solutions novel SERVING PROCEDURES transport Since moved transporting raises safety concerns cold breakfasts ways involves members carrying cart table near entrances central individually pick enter combination variations flexibility change delivery distribution best suits logistical culture engineerswere describe identifying responsible bringing room collaborative efforts accomplish task person rooms Thirtyseven Twentyeight aides cadets Teachers playing role although Once Surveyed identify Fortyfive distribute picks his her distributing Three onehalf within Who AidesCadets Aides Workers Note select chart distributes deliver Distribution selfservice SATISFACTION WITH satisfaction Serving creates busy cannot open packaging cleaned you Satisfied Unsatisfied looking notable arise stakeholder limited fresh sometimes fruit fewer low shifted responsibilities longer now organize boxes handle MENU special consideration types equipment prepackaged lieu days container box package graham carton refrigerated separately convenience Lunchables kinds nursesin beneficial emphasis decreased sugar Poor Adequate Good others Interestingly categorized Six Staffincluding workersat wasted lot waste little normal excessive None CLEANUP Each create set leftovers trash heavy bag usually door engineer assistant workerssurveyed chose shared heavily job instance spills Engineers Over regards sorted category procedure mess hallways carried down leak primarily removal containing placed receptacles poses level obstacle multiple floors utilized case carry ground disposed Further analysis elevator floor MEAL APPLICATION writing interested taking Twentyseven initially formal subsequently gained entry directorswere questionnaire INVOLVED managing manager followed secretary personnel Next finally worker assistants paraprofessionals implementers Multiple Involved Secretary Mentioned ACTIVITIES mangers activities undertaken summary Morning announcements reminding back activity Mailings visited homes according offering events houses helping fill incentive rewards encourage forms media Announcements CallsVisits Open House Incentives Media entioned RETURN difficulty evidenced meant form policy previous posed directors languages doesnt knows listed Language Fear undocumented lose things proud Low literacy complex understand translated Spanish language complexity speak English documented hesitate information understanding filled again Literacy issue applying losing returns Barrier Indicated Parent returning frustration difficulties noted confusing turn Specific confusion thinking knowing price directly certified revised simplified contain regulations RATES May Among Direct certification whose TANF database matching opposed Threequarters threepercentage point decline underestimate assumed occur Return Applications Returned REDUCEDPRICE ELIGIBILITY submit caused otherwise applied newly whereas turned points potentially Qualify Reduced Price CONCLUSION pointed historically alleviated clear made accessible Higher financial gains through revenue alertness threequarters ten show relationship retool spite Half concern variety implications Offices extensive numbers dedicated substantial shortened frame feeds reducedpriced leads alternate challenge reduce ISSUES ADDRESSED Complete conduct relation Outcomes objectively measurable yet conducted proceed project end compilation bestpractices acknowledge determined Determination known grandfathered unclear Attaining clearly perhaps unattainable Results costbenefit guide decision resulted without dramatically extend Improvements Determine direct alleviating paper Given optimal utilization burden communicated desirability online system explored ACCESS Medical Assistance WIC widely successful possible processing immediate Identifying opportunities inperson electronic video trainings Seeking marketing strategic deadlines collaboration community partners Providing directions sheet along conjunction Utilizing strong connections individuals involving incentivize competitions giveaways reward creation private sponsorships Maintaining constant communication regard via email alerts flyers automated phone messaging establishing group VII RECOMMENDATIONS Successes experienced strategically throughout provision monitored Breakfasts improved improving value develop plan supported funded sector factoring receipt VIII REFERENCES Winter Eating greatly schoolchildrens Economics Review Income Insurance Coverage Current Population Reports Washington Government Printing Office preschool link Statistics FoodShareFood Stamps Caseload Recipients Calendar Year Madison Retrieved httpdhfswisconsingovemrsdatafscaseloadrecientpsbycyhtm Scorecard patterns fourthgrade Journal Dietetic Association Development httpwwwfnsusdagovcndLunchAboutLunchProgramHistoryhtm search hungerfree Inc Hall Green KorzecRamirez Patton Diet Annals Metabolism Supp universallyfree inclassroom Abell Foundations Boston Massachusetts General Hospital Nachmani Sperling Kane functioning Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine Academics connection Interim Yorks Albany httpwwwfracorgABC_Reportpdf Community httpfactfindercensusgovservletGRTTable_bmy geo_idUS_box_head_nbrR ds_nameACS__EST_G__langenredoLogtrue mt_nameACS__EST_G_R_USformatUS CONTEXTgrt Eligibility Guidelines Vol httpwwwfnsusdagovcndGovernancenoticesiegsIEGpdf httpwwwfnsusdagovcndBreakfastDefaulthtm earnings ACS Division Information Policy PPH Enrollment Economic Status httpdatadpistatewiusdatagraphshellaspGroupEconomicStatusGraphFile GROUPSDETAILYESCompareToPRIORYEARSSTYPORGLEV ELDIFULLKEYZZZZDNMilwaukeeSNShowSchools APPENDICES APPENDIX PRINCIPAL INTERVIEW together input thoughts generally intended inform leadership What heard Why why PROCESS Where Probe Hot preboxed brown bus east conflict beforeschool Does youve BREAKFASTBREAKFASTINTHECLASSROOM comments expect Are APPLICATIONS exist Please tell Did organizations HTF PTO else suggestions administration collection tasks Date Interview ________________________________________________________ Interviewed __________________________________________________________________ PRINCIPALTEACHERSOCIALWORKER SURVEY representative successfully entrance unique Your please answer following questions Check SecretaryFront Personnel _____________________ Undocumented Other__________________________ helped event Incentivereward Help backtoschool house successes Were GrabNGo From __________ ___________________________ affect _______________________________________________________________________ Overall breakfastinthe ________________________________________________________________________ Preboxed Cold Brown Bag _________________________________________ accomplished EFFECT appropriate Area checked explain ______________________________________________________________________ Project ______________________________ _________________ _______ FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ________________________ _________________________________________________________ ____________________ ______________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________ _________________________ _______________________ WORKER prepared purchase _______________________________________ ____________________________ ENGINEER _________ _____________________________________________________________________ NURSE Have yes related absences __________________________________________________________ _______________________________ ______ Academy Accelerated ALBA AllenField Elementary Street Bruce Guadalupe Bryan Carleton Carson Science Clarke Clemens Clement Avenue Curtin Dover Emerson Fernwood Montesorri FiftyThird Forest Home Fratney French Immersion George Carver Greenfield Hampton Hartford University Hawley Hawthorne Hayes Bilingual Highland HiMount Holmes Hopkins Kagel Keefe Lincoln Lloyd Longfellow Lowell Mantiba Maple Tree Mary McLeod Bethune Metcalfe Mitchell Neeskara Phillis Wheatley Pierce Riley River Trail Robert LaFollette Seher Site Silver Spring Starms Discovery Monumental Story Townsend TwentyFirst Urban Waldorf Vieau Walker Middle Westside Ave |
| McAuliffe Elementary: Breakfast in the Classroom | Elizabeth Oquendo | 2008 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, School Breakfast Program (SBP) | Field Reports | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | McAuliffe Elementary: Breakfast in the Classroom is a video documentary of McAuliffe Elementary School’s implementation of the Chicago Public Schools’ pilot program for universal breakfast in the… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Food Stamps and Immigrant Families: How Health Care Workers Can… | David Kane | 2008 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps, Wellness | Field Reports | Boston, Domestic, Massachusetts | Food Stamps and Immigrant Families: How Health Care Workers Can Improve Child Health makes the case for food stamps as a tool to improve the health of… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Food Stamps and Immigrant Families How Health Care Workers Can Promote Child February Authors This report was prepared David Kane Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow MedicalLegal Partnership for Children Boston Medical Center Significant contributions were made these MLPC staff members JoseAlberto Betances Local Director Cristina Dacchille Equal Justice Works GeorgeMarie Jasmin MPH Income Supports Attorney Samantha Morton Deputy Support input also provided the following friends Pat Baker Massachusetts Law Reform Institute Stephanie Ettinger Cuba Childrens Sentinel Nutrition Assessment Program Acknowledgements The development this possible generosity law firm McDermott Will Emery whose office makes MLPCs Energy Clinic want thank Rebekah Knapp advancing vision operations are equally grateful Project HEALTH dedicating volunteers Our work would not without our BMCbased collaborators especially researchers CSNAP have been supported Bank America Bar Foundation Mary John McCarthy Department Public Paul Phyllis Fireman State Street Challenge Barriers immigrant households make estimated one out every four lowincome children United Statesi Nearly half live below poverty line compared with only nonimmigrant householdsii More likely struggle food insecurity lack health care crowded housing conditions homes suffer from common problems higher frequency relation their peers citizenheaded among leads Poor emergency hospitalizations Nutrient deficiencies Learning developmental deficits Emotional behavioral problemsiii Despite rates medical vulnerability families less receive benefits like stamps other factors driving phenomenon include Stigma about federal programs Fear negative changes immigration status Misinformation eligibility Lack services native languagesiv Heat Eat With rising costs home energy utilities parents frequently unable satisfy even most basic needs Federal research shows that poor familiesmany them householdsoffset through decreasing amount money they spend foodv Some must forgo heating cooling during extreme weather months order put table lower familys income greater percentage total wages spent result affected face decrease caloric intake well series potential risksvi Share Fair yrs natives immigrants These responses contrasted reports good very excellent Source ReardonAnderson Jane Randy Capps Michael Fix WellBeing Assessing New Federalism Policy Brief Washington Urban LowIncome Poverty Rates Age FPL under age ages Jason Ost Reardon Anderson Jeffrey Passel Young Immigrants limited uncertain access enough nutritious foodviii Compared citizens more than twice reported fair healthvii About Stamp helps purchase need stay healthy Participants enrolled program use electronic transfer EBT card much debit certain items supermarkets local stores Anybody can apply but final depends both financial nonfinancial Immigration household size expenses assets all considered legal eligible others While exact benefit amounts vary could maximum per monthix majority stamp benefitsnearly disproportionately low householdsx Prescription Better critical difference childs overall Providing extra normally cannot afford allow nutrients Recent has shown citizen did stampsxi And positive just biological receiving found achieve results academic exams supplementing foods brings closer achieving balance between feeding young immigrantsxiii Participation Eligible Receiving All Cunnyngham Karen Princeton Mathematica Research Inc Effective Response model unites advocates workers clinical setting promote wellbeing address including education safety Doctors nurses social frontline screen determinants When obstacles identified such denial application contact advocate colleagues respond training teams recognize making advocacy available promotes early identification elimination threaten patient Case Study Centers Recognizing growing patients seen BMC combines power professionals secure utility supports patientfamilies During routine pediatric appointments ask circumstances accessing challenges paying bills clinicians refer family advise submit spot They then track beginning end ensuring applicants treated fairly decisions follow state regulations Advocates assist discounts shutoff protection accounts freeing cumulatively received over month Uniquely Poised Identify play role addressing given trusting relationship exists patientsxiv fact focus groups indicated pediatrician trusted messenger delivering information welfare public benefitsxv Additionally return see when stopped themselves For reasons uniquely positioned issues preventivelyxvi express hesitation fear exam room position encourage which entitled best way help reach childrenxvii Barry Zuckerman Chief Pediatrics monthly awarded came into concerns decided after being reassured affect Are you ends meet Does your always eat having any troubles THE NUMBER SCREE NING QUE STIONS Misconceptions often discourage applying ules here xviii fiction States cant get undocumented provide own security number speak English people who will authorities shouldnt because Ill pay back harm sponsor declared charge impact chances obtaining green becoming Many general held five years child disabilityrelated admitted humanitarian may able hold cards regardless legally present Undocumented some person parent behalf give necessary find interpreters bring friend member speaks states applications multiple languages Simply asking living offices verify remove yourself dont documents Other still Nobody anything government unless incorrect although Getting should ability citizenship naturalization prevent traveling outside returning successfully reflect insufficient relatives come Please details clarification eferences Robin Koralek Katherine Lotspeich Pamela Holcomb Implementation Farm Bills Legal Restorations Final Report Agriculture Service Haskins Ron Mark Greenberg Shawn Frems tad Room Common Ground Future iii effects Impact Insecurity Development Black Latino Protecting Color Joint Political Economic Studies RoseJacobs Ruth Household Associations AtRisk Infant Toddler detailed studies barriers Mastman Katy Closer Look ImmigrantAccess Elizabeth Almas Sayeed Access InDepth Analysis York Citys Communities Estimates Unmet Need FoodChange Bhattacharya Jayanta Thomas Deleire Steven Haider Janet Currie Cold Weather Shocks American Cambridge Bureau June Frank Deborah Kennedy Joseph Dilemma Globe Oct School Medicine East Newton Vose oston wwwmlpforchildrenorg BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL MEDICINE vii Hardship Among Findings Survey Americas viii Nord Margaret Andrews Carlson Security Fact Sheet Resources Benefits Nov Almanac Chicago Second Harvest Perry Avi Cook Perspective xii Frongillo Edward Diana Jyoti Sonya Jones Associated Academic Journal xiii xiv attitudes concerning Lawton Ellen Hansen Pediatric Emergency Needs Status October Publication forthcoming Private Industry Council Mayors Office Jobs Community Welfare Work Outreach Campaign Focus Groups xvi Family Advocacy Collaborative Management Information Exchange xvii Myths Facts March |
| An Assessment of Child & Adult Care Food Program Supper… | Christine Tran | 2009 | Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Field Reports | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | An Assessment of Child & Adult Care Food Program Supper Pilot within Milwaukee Public Schools evaluates the value and impact of supper service during after school programming.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Adult Care Food Program Supper Pilot within Milwaukee Public Schools Christine Tran Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow February Task Force Page Table Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND History CACFP Federal Guidelines for Research Purpose Study METHODOLOGY RESULTS Administration Interview Results Implementation Reimbursement Claims Process Conclusion MAJOR FINDINGS RECOMMENDATIONS REFERENCES APPENDICES Executive Summary The Child and federal entitlement program that provides nutritious meals snacks about three million children day Under providers care centers family homes afterschool programs are reimbursed meal snack services benefits valuable but limited Children ages ineligible receive supper Currently eight states have authorized waivers serve suppers lowincome students the age Wisconsin does not waiver This report evaluates pilot MPS sites assess value impact third All parties involved were interviewed gain insight into current DPI Boys Girls Clubs principals building service workers food CLC staff parents Additionally observations claims process documented better understand administrative onsite implementation following major findings this Suppers improve student behavior demonstrated reduction hunger experienced during hours Administrative entities such Department Instruction recognize nutritional need programming regulations restrict outreach participation significant constituency Since School Nutrition Services division has automated its reporting information needed National Lunch difficult manually customize requirements Though interested broadening complexities play role holding back plans expansion Introduction normally included served school Yet child remains fundamental towards providing with adequate nutrition For many allows them maintain full work while their receiving much addition needs participants evident duration disparity between lunch home any exists Through can offer sustenance who participate enrichment activities However been granted able provide like there over Greater reported percent membership years live households annual incomes from Given growing began utilizing four year intention hot instead small With success continued expanded further explore well possible ways expand more conducted study feedback key stakeholders Interviews learn sentiments was observed reimbursement Background HISTORY surge mothers entering workforce passage Equal Pay Act Law Civil Rights increased job opportunities women every participated labor force same time NSLP enrollment climbed Congress instituted threeyear called Special Service SFSPFC response areas large populations working intended ensure number daycare facilities grants funding when session aimed wellbeing attending summer officially separated two CCFP Summer include eligibility encompass types outsideschoolhourscare childcare grow allowed resources made permanent From grew Despite growth Omnibus Budget Reconciliation drastically amended reduce rates quantity due budgetary cuts Daily reimbursements one each participant changed under limitation hindered availability high disqualifying See Census Bureau Employment Status Washington August Available httpwwwcensusgovprodpubsckbrpdf operating public nonprofit private schools lowcost free lunches established President Henry Truman Gunderson Gordon available httpwwwfnsusdagovcndlunchAboutLunchProgramHistoryhtm USDA Legislative httpwwwfnsusdagovCNDCareRegsPolicyLegislationhistoryhtm Ibid Older Americans inclusion older adults adult act elderly could congregate homedelivered part new bracket added name later what known today other forms instance Healthy Meals extended automatic most participating Head Start Kentucky Iowa also demonstration projects provided neighborhoods crime opened door permit communities considered atrisk than Reauthorization authorize through Atrisk defined having eligible reducepriced now permitted Agricultural Risk Protection six allowing Four named law Delaware Michigan Missouri Pennsylvania remaining selected Secretary Agriculture based upon competitive applications United States New York Oregon seventh state Illinois Rural Development Drug Related Agencies Appropriation eighth list West Virginia Consolidated Appropriations Library Developments Aging Report Committee Senate httpthomaslocgov httpwwwfnsusdagovCNDCareCACFPaboutcacfphtm USDAs FNS distributed all agencies October deadline submitted rated submissions using criteria support status December applicants notified Departments selection numbers attempts modernize administration gained attention sponsoring organizations duties tighten accountability Some changes required management improvement training parent notification monitoring State since paperwork still geared initial smaller larger noted cumbersome WIC addressed increasing minimum level expense inquiry examine burdened sponsors Today billion Growth Participants Sponsor Sites YearNumber SitesNumber ParticipantsSitesParticipants Although Breakfast SBP permanently must reauthorized five expires June advocacy groups politicians reauthorization opportunity advocate improvements FRAC httpwwwfracorg NOTE Number unattainable Using proper access nationwide Past lowering left schoolage above without reach maximum potential FEDERAL REGULATIONS offers costs expenses aid group outsideschoolhours which licensed Forprofit higher Eligible enrolled oversees nationally administered education Locally independent establish agreement agency assume financial responsibility operations Monthly childs reducedprice paid vary type Rates Effective July Type Meal Free Reduced Price Paid Snack Based daily adhere specific patterns meet dietary guidelines wellbalanced Due variations content Other includes agricultural commodities cashinlieu httpwwwfnsusdagovcndcare Pattern Components Ages milk fluid cup fruitsvegetables juice fruit andor vegetable grainsbread bread cornbread biscuit roll muffin cold dry cereal cooked pasta noodles grains slice serving meatmeat alternate meat poultry fish protein product cheese egg beans peas peanut nut seed butters nuts seeds yogurt ounce Tbsp ounces follows Age category range During components referenced MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Programming federally funded SFSP first utilized highlighted released entitled County identified only actually eating core sometimes breakfast collaborative effort Fueling Young Minds led HarleyDavidson Foundation Patterns Steiner wwwhungertaskforceorg demand some sought received combine both LaFollette Mitchell Street Gaenslen grown seven When recess months lose out reduced prices trend consecutive successes collaborated traditional AfterSchool piloted Community Learning Center Pierce Siefert Clarke Lloyd Elementary according because they order amount had younger agreed balance prepared increase Bethune Dover Fratney Lafollette Lincoln Avenue Arts Middle Riley Sherman Closeout Reports HUNGER TASK FORCE RESEARCH fall assessed found anecdotal evidence demonstrating underutilization Council Families fully implemented least living poverty completed assessment consisted survey project center settings interviews administrators mapping depicted One helps strengthen quality especially important informational resource expensive operate comparable rate limit problematic emergency shelters Spring perception informal telephone mixed various logistical challenges then explored Wisconsins developed conjunction determine interest advocating extension capability total surveys returned daycares throughout finding respondents WISKIDS Count Data Book Gigliotti Katherine advocates unavailable Survey Full results particularly expressed would sufficient another PURPOSE STUDY outcomes yet believes offering designed pilots Document demonstrate implementing administering Evaluate identify operational best practices Collect inform Methodology barriers levels perspectives Interviewees vital lists Facetoface questions focused overall opinion advantages disadvantages noticeable behavioral complete copy interview see Appendices pages phone officials related complexity workload Appendix page Two facetoface finances Observations strengths performed office month November Onsite preparation attendance record keeping clean varied site observation lasted approximately Each visited average times Five subjective nature exclusion restraints visitations useful regarding documentation enabled collection prove debate source subsequent summarize document outline ADMINISTRATION Overview funds appropriated regulated partnerships flow chart below Agency ProvidersSchoolSitesUnited Name Description Division entity works appropriately used permission local regional oversee sponsor individual Sponsors conduct visits review transactions started currently audits trains personnel follow rules makes properly monitors counts Provider prepare They Coordinators Manager together effectively communicate accurate pointofservice OnSite demonstrates effective Communication extremely sustainability partys roles responsibilities Roles Responsibility Possesses partnership Site houses Recreation Coordinates Centers CLCs Coordinator implement Cashier Inputs computer systems track coordinates Manages logistics Shift Worker Works shift Facilities Maintenance responsible maintaining daytoday upkeep Building Helper after Parents Authorize Student recipients beneficiaries INTERVIEW Overall Opinion majority positive opinions Parent lot noticed son homework tutoring pick him longer complains hes starving Hes unwind wait dinner said felt sustain thought minimal assisted form perspective emphasized health associated extreme cited enhances stressed great Impact Workload Operations Implementing takes cooperation multiple deterring factor conversations how impacted Stakeholder Finding Principal Many directly importance open line communication Staff Most negatively divide tasks among person run smooth stated relatively easy transition regular ingredients Helpers More half schedule unscheduled task estimated minutes extra compensation helpers efficient communicative relationship Cited recognized Noted Expressed increases being Stated significantly Stressed should tailored size mode operation enables managing income Behavior There often direct correlations Principals asked effect admit involvement believe poor issues hungry Snacks never enough always havent complain members pangs Prior prior came complaints example might stay feeling get say calmer eaten Timing Eleven beginning maximize effectiveness academic reasons earlier start shifts Later require take nonpaid breaks Regardless ensuring good pace families According come eat find looking evenings Rather until apparent successful spaces Adequate staffing Key cashier input supervise aftermeal routines efficiently Cashiers readily enter Challenges Limitation agree raised consists almost Administratively restriction complicates struggled categorize Initially kept written paper calculate sorting birthdates handwritten documents software technology equipped handle basis claim NonMPS Students contingent application identification may cannot file respective population system count his her downloaded Instead entered entire roster field trip participates Both expanding caseload add already Facts httpwwwboysgirlsclubsorg adjustments necessary outlined IMPLEMENTATION REIMBURSEMENT CLAIMS PROCESS originally operates scale certain startup maintenance functions possesses government adhering PreOperational Visitation Requirements Before begin preoperational These Preoperational visit conditions Orientate After reviewed additional weeks make making routine satisfy these familiar very consuming repetitive Documents Required Participation end via internet Finance January days expected arrives March beyond unless special exemption Quarterly NonProfit Information Reporting Periods April September monthly Participant accurately categories nonneedy utilizes sorted Record meeting complicated programmed logistically collect sort categorization Edit Checks checks meant prevent errors false certify correct overclaim checking method compare appears approved CONCLUSION give consideration streamlining correspond divisions concentrated Logistically separate Duplication periodic similar repeated evaluate Technology deal easily attainable Logistics face dont encounter restrictions crossover nonMPS accustomed Club considering aforementioned resolved Major Findings Importance Third Availability highly valued Negative Impacts Restriction policy prohibits demographic Complexities Sponsoring overlap categorizing edit coordinated regulatory want continue hinder Recommendations allow simplified district seamless consistent ontheground efficiency consistently share bestpractice strategies outside References Action Retrieved wwwfracorg wwwfnsusdagov Untied wwwcensusgov SUPPER PILOT SITES STAFFPRINCIPAL QUESTIONS What your you think terms Quality Quantity Nutritional Value advantagesdisadvantages timeframe Have How affected CLCsschools Describe tracking positivenegativeno Finances Schoolprogram PARENT Does become evening fed midafternoon accommodate HowWhy Are comes save money difference change performance begun BUILDING SERVICE HELPER negative Work comments AND BOYS GIRLS CLUBS Ask Scale low impactvalue claiming perform something budget Explain standpoint feel Why where simplecomplex Suggest improved ONSITE ADMINISTRATIVE manage serves Central Office SNS receives data compared Average Attendance ADA inputs accounted handles billing discrepancies reimbursable Per dues covered sends NPFS Financial plays Mutually benefit potentially losses house community recreation Afterschool specialized coordinate updates Manger preparations |
| An Assessment of Plate Waste within Milwaukee Public Schools’ Universal… | Christine Tran | 2009 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, School Breakfast Program (SBP) | Field Reports | Domestic, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | An Assessment of Plate Waste within Milwaukee Public Schools’ Universal Free Breakfast-in-the-Classroom evaluates student consumption trends and offers recommendations for improving and expanding the program.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Assessment Plate Waste within Milwaukee Public Schools Universal Free BreakfastintheClassroom Christine Tran Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow February Task Force Page Table Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND History School Breakfast Federal Guidelines for the Program Barriers Wisconsin Provision MPS Forces Research Transition UFBiC Study METHODOLOGY RESULTS Routines BPlate Evaluation MAJOR FINDINGS RECOMMENDATIONS REFERENCES APPENDICES Executive Summary For years has perennially ranked last school breakfast participation This changed when was piloted The outreach and program implementation contributed percent increase children eating free reducedprice during year makes more accessible providing nutritious all students regardless income recognizing importance supported district advocacy groups communityatlarge access Despite support there been anecdotal feedback about type meals served how much food actually consumed Given this found important evaluate plate waste amount wasted Approximately sites were observed resulting observations that yield following major findings Low Overall very little Programming majority are every day Instructional time does not take lot instructional usually minutes also used tool educators they teach various life skills Gradelevel trends Older consume less demonstrating correlation between consumption growing needs age policy Some teachers principals fully aware which states may save unopened items later Knowledge can reduce See Food Action Center FRAC Scorecard available httpwwwfracorg Introduction long considered most essential meal But family status many families find difficult eat Today face busy work schedules other financial priorities Additionally faced with distances lack resources home These barriers prove proper morning Often schools over role close achievement gap order safeguard childrens wellbeing ensure academic According American Dietetic Association assures optimal development positive effects alertness attention performance standardized tests success Children who improve their overall blood glucose levels lead improvements both comprehension memory shown balanced possess sustainable energy had opportunity start could learn maximum potential without distraction hunger Providing extremely effective way combat while ensuring nutrition schoolage Energy Released from Sugary Balanced maximize accessibility adopted enables stigma increasing assists improving nutritional readiness Journal Pilot first USDA Sodexho Foundation Impact Childrens Health Learning httpwwwsodexofoundationorghunger_usnewsroomstudiesstudiesschoolbreakfastasp Shield Mullen Guide Healthy Eating Kids How Your Can Eat Smart Five Twelve Hoboken New Jersey John Wiley Sons Background HISTORY SCHOOL BREAKFAST From million appropriated annually Congress assist operations Since funding permanent local boards reluctant participate established National Lunch Act measure national security health Nations Law given surplus commodities possible October Child Nutrition signed into law President Lyndon Johnson act change placing United Sates Department Agriculture charge services uniform operational standards well expanded administrative addition SBP twoyear pilot provide categorical grants service lived poor areas where travel great distance get During operation approximately federal cost Over next few modifications made expand extended through allowed pay operating costs programs severe need eligibility breakfasts basing guidelines amendment enabled give priority consideration include special dietary practices working mothers lowincome entitlement across country nutritionally stakeholders recognize adequate significantly qualified participated average almost nationally ate representing four previous growth still reaches only low Reforms wwwersusdagov httpwwwfnsusdagov Ibid reached qualify lunches lunch but getting States impoverished households than Legislative changes either hinder its Though permanently must reauthorized five amendments adjust address current issues WIC Reauthorization currently expires June state agencies politicians reauthorization allows Advocacy such promoting expansion universal programming especially high poverty FEDERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE PROGRAM federally funded reimbursement USDAs Service FNS division oversees administered education Local authorities operate voluntary public private sitelevels Based regulations intended protect nations specific like help alleviate insecurity among lowcost provides calories recommended daily allowances protein iron calcium vitamins Meals adhere caloric patterns least carbohydrates Less fat Poverty Who Americas Poor httpwwwnccporgpublicationspub_html Menu Planning Meal Patterns Pattern servings Whole GrainsBreads cup Fruit Juice Milk serving GrainsBread Meat Alternative any child attends participating purchase household determines childs receive reducedpriced below level incomes Income updated Students Programs Eligibility ReducedPrice Year Scale Household Size Annual operates system cash each placed two categories nonsevere Nonsevere allocated site preceding basic rates Reducedprice Paid higher rate additional cents meet requirement reduced price ensures greatest appropriate notforprofit set own full charged BARRIERS value grown considerably throughout number being met nearly individual offer those make attainable some receiving buses arrive too late cannot afford parents sufficient prepare because wish identify themselves problem have turned refers implement model acquire supplemental offset differential solves issue fear stigmatized inhibit inception bus rides unable due transportation When miss out wake early impediments exist models moving away cafeteria noticed classroom greater done multitude reasons attendance andor student With districts typically rises cases starting Fact Sheet WISCONSIN increased Much attributed efforts communities implementing elementary alone raised numbers statewide passed perbreakfast incentive further seen significant rise ranks comparison rankings nation ratio clear disparity exists locally Currently today offers MILWAUKEE historic relationship Long before took initiatives towards policies pioneered ways childhood Martin McCoy prominent businessman philanthropist instituted penny wide spread community Womens Alliance began administering three centers located class historical demonstrate Milwaukees history attempts directly centralcity concerned going hungry led coalition church called Citizens Central City group renamed Established focused organizing promote antihunger agenda implemented evaluated methods Baker Its Story Biography Chicago Lewis Publishing Company Gunderson Gordon httpwwwfnsusdagovcndlunchAboutLunchProgramHistoryhtm PROVISION summer researching option wherein serve information Appendix page Best statistics collected Midwest offered Later officials advocate overwhelming interest Superintendent William Andrekopolous proposed April proposal included budget cover six Allen Field Bethune Longfellow Street Carver Wheatley Four chosen based High reducepriced eligible Indication geographical area Administrative ability HUNGER TASK FORCES RESEARCH completed report titled addressed impact application process Through written oral surveys quantitative data collection staff reported highly entire More indicated stress burdens impacts influences behavior learning socialization Interest Council Parent Teacher Jewish Families Teachers Education Employees International Union Interfaith Conference Greater Wong Available wwwhungertaskforceorg TRANSITION UNIVERSAL FREE BREAKFASTINTHECLASSROOM good pathway toward exploring did instance meeting requirements return applications attain incentives want submit social under potentially lower experience increases after base electing alternative difference case fiscally Ultimately Furthermore Erate Title Student Achievement Guarantee SAGE tied Funding allocations these commonly needed using longer annual basis Left Behind memo continue similar provision Because loss collecting options would maintaining sources initiative initiated spending tax levy conditions Major Conditions Agreement Purpose Serve Meet percentages Collaborate research evaluation effectiveness discounts obtaining affordable telecommunication internet Supplementary distributed percentage schoolimprovement strategies aid equal Memo Feb copy agreement form advocated approved Board aside lost revenue incurred directed advocating aggressively worked fall Fellows conducted backtoschool functions events returned volunteers spent hours part published Preliminary Findings Initiative presented assessment interviewing surveying workers managers building engineers nurses interviewed said should Between November surveyed say quality demonstrated resulted environment Many opted reap benefits experienced existing continues active conducting threeyear longitudinal study tracking third grade period purpose track original compare habits test scores disciplinary nurse visits will conclude final follow nonprofit bipartisan training organization Washington Lent PLATE WASTE STUDY Sine heard concerns board directors regarding gauge efficiency reception measuring goes uneaten useful evaluating Not investment indicator undereaten then nutrients required analyzed quantifiable documenting What quantity Are really provided dislike thrown including administrators personnel members makers better understand gleaned documents longevity best Methodology obtain representation participant population random sample generated alphabetized list selected grades assigned numerical total randomly consecutive days one week months December recruited trained observational Number Observations GradeLevel Groups Grade Group TOTAL record sheet contained fields collect examine gradelevel Code products refuse Duration estimate takes begin complete pattern milk cereal fruit crackers quantify survey Three parameter interrupted closures upon confidence margin error Numbers second category insufficient opportunities small sizes Codes alternating menu codes allowing variety see Fully eaten Partially partially half Wasted Saved Refused refused course observation entailed procedures Arrival prior Record Note routines teacher agendas what saved trash end computed qualitative duration saving types gained understanding limitations allow recording actions yet account why wasting seek Institutional Review IRB approval interview minorage subjects therefore gathered 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inclusion Interestingly related Instead single apple sauce cracker juices applesauce repeated code component eightounce lactoseintolerant doctors note send container substitute respectively Correlations drawn sixth contain diversity influenced young socialized setting older independent consumers younger adapt Grades lowest direct mature require sustenance maintain confirm validates minimal incorporated curriculum Increased awareness Recommendations know handle Continued sustain Stakeholders elected visit observe References Retrieved wwwfracorg wwwfnsusdagov wwwnccporg wwwsodexofoundationorg Economic INFORMATION administer paid Data initial Base count totals calculate reimbursements Under viable Women Infants authority description httpwwwfnsusdagovcndGovernanceprovprovision__htm AGREEMENT YEAR PUBLIC SCHOOLSDivision agrees schoolwide Our representative secretaries opening includes processing notified dates distribute benefit turn Third Friday enrollment beginning activities sponsored arrangements mutually agreed _______ Principal Date ________ Kymm Mutch Administrator OBSERVATION SHEET Observers Name ____________________________ Observation ____________ _______________ __________ Directions above sure fill highlighted times Follow Survey Key circle correct white columns Start End SERVED UNSERVED FOODBEVERAGE POLICY Nonperishable Unopened Items Perishable Beverages Issued SchoolsDivision ATTENTIONAll Administrators Please advised issuing safety forth Hazard Analysis Critical Care Point principles HACCP Dietary Americans concerning safe handling storage unserved beverage leftover Serving storing safely critical responsibility key aspect healthy identified Wellness Admin assure supply remains buildingsclassrooms remain pest roaches rodents store individually packaged itemsAny nonperishable foodbeverage opened kept airtight durable sealed containersbins hard plastic metal tightly fitting lid room temperature Fahrenheit inches off floor same beyond expiration date noted 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| A Statewide Analysis of the Child and Adult Care Food… | Kelly Meredith | 2009 | Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Field Reports | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | A Statewide Analysis of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Family Child Care Providers in Oregon examines declining CACFP enrollment rates and makes recommendations for… Read more | Emerson Fellow | Statewide Analysis the Child and Adult Care Food Program Family Providers Oregon This Report was prepared Kelly Meredith Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow Development Coalition Acknowledgement would like thank all individuals who gave time energy make this report possible There are two important groups without which not have been First family child care providers warmly invited see experience life provider second CACFP sponsors only assisted data collection but provided valuable insight into also Department Education for their support willingness assist development project special thanks Azad Ratzki whose technical expertise made process analyze collected from Lastly those assistance editing revisions Donalda Dodson Carla Buetler Carolyn Morrison Zack Waterman Executive Summary Good teachers nutrition one most subjects Provider The federally funded program seeks increase childrens access nutritionally rich foods offering monthly reimbursement centers serve meals that meet USDA nutritional guidelines administered Given crucial role early childhood plays cognitive growth vital ensuring children opportunity grow strong live healthy productive lives Issue Recent has revealed state number participating decreased over past twelve years trend reflective nationwide enrollment declines Purpose following study initiated assess strengths limitations explore strategies increasing statewide participation rates Findings Data through series surveys indepth interviews suggests overwhelmingly satisfied with respondents said part recommend another participants identified three key Nutrition feel they better able nutritious believe gives them education materials Reimbursement helps cover rising cost serving keeps affordable parents Sponsors play essential personal guidance outside resources such workshops newsletters nonparticipants Paperwork Many current paperwork requirements cumbersome difficult comply given hectic nature schedules Unannounced visits create stress can establish relationships Rates Current reflect living Organization rules regulations always clearly explained easy follow Misconceptions misconceptions regarding qualifies participate faced administrative budget concerns indicating there were enough funds comfortably administer concerned declining customer satisfaction difficulties maintaining sponsorprovider while simultaneously implementing Strategies Based these findings recommendations presented highlighting Oregons brief overview below Improving Enrollment Invest Sponsor Organizations Ensure necessary properly Evaluate Federal unannounced ensure being implemented reinforcing rather than undermining Assess organization clarity effectiveness organizational structure sponsor level Conduct outreach look towards future Increase emphasis active recruitment new well improving image perceptions Conclusion created network organizations shown effectively improve quality With minimal investments infrastructure harness employ effective medium outcomes cant control what fed rest day know our give start INTRODUCTION Overview aims provide setting reimbursements childcare yearsi will ratesthus Introduction relationship between Early fundamental childii Over studies continued reveal consume variety nutrients during first perform school become healthier more adults iii Beyond supporting skills establishment eating patterns combating obesity promoting balanced lifestylev Meal Requirements claim maximum snack snacks meal per dayper Meals must Milk VegetableFruit GrainBread MeatMeat Alternate Breakfast Snack Choice components LunchSupper Brief History Homes xiii established Special Service Children SFSPFC Separation Summer included Licensing instituted CCFP permanent Dramatic increases homes enrolled Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act dramatic cuts continues million served Reduced Limited childday Lowered eligibility age became renamed ADULT started adult settings Personal Responsibility Work Opportunity changes food designed target recipients benefits Implementation Tier system Integrity introduced subsidized played critical providing young wholesome proper primary source especially significant done General Accounting Offices reported Because its unique combination training oversight experts vehicles reaching enhancing providevii electing enroll held accountable set standards encouraged use means habits Consequently measure among What does mean about spend portion Roughly receiving homeviii While programs safeguard adequate trends ten indicate need economic climate families struggling get coupled high unemployment many even basic necessities reveals insecurity rise Oregonix accordingly increasingly reliant upon fewer little assurance receive home caring unrelated other childs xii Trends Year Number Enrolled Chart For reasons great urgency seek address eliminate barriers preestablished greatly STUDY assessment specifically relates experiences Like states throughout country drastically since introduction Tiering late implementation integrity had approximately dwindled around Research Question How modify State endeavor capture opinions perspectives players acquire comprehensive understanding Careful attention paid specific questions Who dissatisfied how relate overall basis assessing From Insecurity refers lack fully needs times due financial PRWORA legislation attempt cut spending Until then reimbursed same rate called creation levels areas designated lowincome income poverty line eligible higher criteria lower based test xvi Local nonprofits recruit train monitor proposed decreasing Methodology order accurately performance evaluate sponsorsas participant levelfamily constraints inherent meant scientific analysis More preliminary aimed capturing wide attitudes administrators hold That every effort reach sample reflected views community whole Participants eleven Each contacted phone email interview discuss composed standard working Interviews conducted generally lasted hour length response documented written notes All actively survey available Spanish English thirteen multiple choices yesno free responses last question asked interested reviewed Dept various advocates After drafted sent check manner return submit beginning each month forwarded local compiled database mailed returned willing further Out sampling chosen represent range counties rural urban speakers took minutes complete Four person component NOT These taken Divisions list qualified five both out via account Best estimates suggest received hard exact count because addresses longer valid Approximately responded surveynearly entered Microsoft office coded compile results section III DATA ANALYSIS broken sections Part Glimpse Experience Pictures County Multnomah Years Level Why your housing gone way knowing kids house you Yes when here getting arent some things struggle lot different hours cleaning managing match increased Accountability holds watching away easier best Clackamas did decide worked preschools cares got pregnant half salary decided open own raise prices considerably wasnt fact monitors timethere turnover pay days consistentIts dont paycheck coming good help Extremely Ive literally didnt knew needed pick after full parental piece involved Especially until doing think should adjust checkins ask mentoring nice used Douglas join assumed huge mess bring types offer kinds fresh fruit veggiesI much werent fill could pencil people feeding enjoy wish scheduled plan sort sit down Its busy rush visit planned Respondents According Reimbursment Unknown Percentage according Less year Perecent total PART PROGRAM STRENGTHS Demographics Survey demographic information gathered resulted observations represented majority came western primarily centered population concentrationMultnomah Lane Jackson Marion Counties daily themselves par average See chart highest either examined Three gauged attitude base follows Assessement Satisfaction Have considered leaving Would You Recommend Another Benefits Reimbursements Support YES ever Only quantitative overwhelming encouraging moreover demonstrate importance numerous evaluation understand qualitative analyzed sources initial Interview opinion points within broader themes Nearly valued recognize appreciate respondent put allows basics main categories accountability teaches eat too junk taught helpful hints thought now true quantity value educational Whether techniques vegetables learning offers relevant prepares broad Better Providing appropriate stage foundation discussed earlier suffering nutrient deprivation furthermore confidence ability Nutritional maintain consistent might aware servingit keep ensures neither convenient nor option improves third element explanations why classified Helps costs Keeps low Allows greater feed anyway pass back already cited reason agreement tough economically makes continue despite turn ease burden situation expense otherwise lose business perspective suited compete market sacrificing advantageous Low consequently job security turmoil cooking whenever afford worry less items several price fruits lean proteins straining operating result required content least expensive prepare surveyed mentioned front lines foster administering success offered significance staff mentorteacher resource Mentor Teacher love She friendly informative her hear stories supervisor she leaves relative Successful rule enforcers mentors friends enthusiastic share helped tricks dealing misbehaving ideas recipes close oneonone blends professional creates where respected lady seem communicate worker problem call clarification intimidated alleviating confusion often accompanies reference point arise likely remain compliance Additionally selfassurance navigate Strong form successful resilient Discussion Strengths Quantitative wellreceived Educational indicated services Although showed participated Identifying dissatisfaction developing viable solutions LIMITATIONS twoTier triggered Thousands reconsidered dropped clear initially began remains continually elect Two sets dissatisfactions currently Percent Considered Leaving Did consider frustrations experienced elected quit holding constant variable ways differed side comparison group seven major variation Key differences twice express unrealistically really want okay government agencies pressure THE BEST observed predict yet interesting twist strictly expressed Though overrepresented July June ier Snacks additional Disagree Agree similar transcends divisions directly proportionate dollar amount Accordingly supported find may regardless whether Resources Among contrast never prior oftentimes alone satisfy indicates forms Additional includes classes meetings Offering aside incentive ideal monetary compensation Moreover facilitate networks creating common space successes encouragement Comment title change figure bars Maybe just looking menu attendance sheetI focus limited jot stuff spill trample itif switch wont anymore however confident Visits agree certified routine arrives attend come Going consuming disruptive felt honesty questioned concluded impromptu inspections fraud decrease certain proven stressful noted comments above dislike environment generate feelings distrust concerning allowable complicated confusing believed wellorganized Not work adapt concessions others takes long wrong later slow They efficient Evidence closely linked statistical previously Interestingly disorganized graph draw definitive conclusions evident correlation Perception Rules Does Too nearly When doesnt beyond manageable attain logical significantly identifiedpaperwork resourcespoint distinct weaknesses issues subset left Participating distributed gauge varied heard provides spectrum viewpoints Results familiar cannot break subgroups Group identify STOP Here Reasons Didnt interfering ith Stopped Felt asnt worth few treated having strict monitoring Other please specify paperw ork arose stay cared actually intersections voiced very records send misplaced happened chose programsponsor planning shopping preparation went garbagecost benefit stopped tired supposed menusprogram distinguishes complex interaction related Tieringetc factors root found successfully complying identifying parts withsuch efforts remedy example though congress federal receives easytouse worthwhile small Keeping equation enrolling NEVER acquired knowingly choose Presented Dont sign ouldnt joined ant havent signed Was told Thought ould illustrated answer commonly selected Responses category misconception examples daycare money Issues Peanut Butter Jellys everyday fine milk Parents conflicts charge principal perception thinks NonCACFP nevertheless decisions frequently rooted aligned complaints leave affect SPONSORS bridge establishing Increased FundingBudget Concerns Customer Decline Decrease Regulations under authority Programs sponsorship relatively decentralized flexibility implement instance booklets routines positions responsible hiring supervising steady dependent capacity satisfying Just ago double stricter guidelinesreferred regulationsmany unable sponsoring added manage regions deeper exploration struggles eight suggestions purpose note interviewed cumulatively CHANGES Reflections four occurred prevention paperworkall trying focusing Beginning procedures effect intention wellintentioned fell short expectations Since bogged overwhelmed concurrently enforce Some proved inefficient costly xiv Rapid lead Office released Operation Kiddie audits riddled abuse measures passed Agricultural Risk Protection strengthen brought affected Establishment homevisits Block Claiming reconciliations Household contacts Tighter regard funding central exists today block claimed recorded submitted any consecutive period claiming morning claims validate Day include facility fiveday reconciliation examine counts andor determine service reconcile numbers Focus moved documentationit Leads witnessed hand effects leading remaining proportional smaller yearly budgets One Our pretty tight backup fundswe tied execute vicious cycle surplus recruiting neglected Five decline recent particularly remember before changing frustrating inconvenient observation illustrates escalating correspondence loyal constituents persevered adapted inconveniences bitter sentiments correlated top BudgetingAdministrative Retaining Regulatory paperworkunannounced etc discussion consequences stresses signing stick delicate balance ingenuity Recommendations prominent elimination Suggestions Eliminate Claims Improve Administrative Greater leniency Aside ranged eliminating Recognizing Dissatisfactions satisf ied QUIT picture merging critique intent SUMMARIZING Initial startling contradiction High YET determined understood relation ultimate goal Improved appear However underlying downward surrounding propelling Organizational criticisms representative outweighs begin contribute Reconciling stable accomplishing objectives STRATEGIES Effective reform involves returning partially involve bringing say eliminated refocusing valuesuch accomplish Investing Evaluation Assessment Outreach general bettering steps exclusive Strategy detail SponsorProvider achieving Provide timely accurate Educate Offer Under enforcing incorporate roles Without impossible lasting improvements reclaiming placed building still easing intends allotted extra invest lucky squeeze Allotting Rural underserved difficulty geographic area located associated highly dispersed conducting large Expand communication functioning Ways problems Conferences Making honest sharing experiencesgood badcan progress networking conference calls mandated gatherings Collaboration Allow casebycase turned minimally preventing Rather optional cases suspicion making requirement save goals becomes reevaluate revisited assessed seemed cause symptomatic management indicative regulatory challenges barrier argue taking Streamline careful ODE sponsordeveloped including Comparisons practices modifications fitting standardizing Alternatives technological advances filling investing technology updated paperless status prefer online months agreed hardest reverse spent Furthermore learn details penalized familiarize shifted running efficiently behind requires detrimental impact expand across crisis impacted purchasing power consumer nowhere apparent purchase hit grocery stores markets kept grains Supplement supplementing allow Most Within frame growing end goes completely uncompensated afternoon alleviate alike intrusive Nevertheless norm administratively responsive supportive inhome tediously checking receptive constructive critiques Encourage averaging stronger allowed select defining equalized partnership conduct ANNOUNCED practice method repeatedly preference announced recommended take region comes present Long distance drives weather works Increasing structuring Standardized date providersProviders checks unpredictable relying Creating standardized priority meeting deadlines equally Direct Deposit direct deposit Creation ODEproduced handbook concise userfriendly guidebook suggested guidebooks problematic resulting manuals simplified regularly tool accessible simplify internal consistency misinformation considering spreading positive update brochures videos handouts vary recently languages Time revised video quite involving explain substantial compensated relieve allowing thorough Informational Campaign statelevel informational campaign spread dispel Create scholarship fund onto equal joining becoming registered incurred enrolls Further research compilation widespread boosting CONCLUSION inception sound understated reaches sought introduce moving forward investment returns infants References Cooper Rachel Participation fracorg accessed Oct Norman Kretchmer John Beard Susan Carlson normal cognition American Journal Clinical January Glewwe Paul Hanan Jacoby Elizabeth King academic achievement longitudinal Public Economics wwwsciencedirectcom Dykman Roscoe Infancy adolescence term Learning Symposium Proceedings Washington United States Agriculture Center Policy Promotion Role Settings Obesity Prevention Story Mary Karen Kaphingst Simone French Future wwwfutureofchilldreorg Building Blocks Fun Healthy Services vii Promoting Quality wwwfracorg December viii Bureau FFY Fund Tables October httpwwwacfhhsgov Action Prevalence HouseholdLevel Very Security November refer Ribeiro Rosario Measuring Regional Importance Cornell Guide httpgovernmentccecornelledu ProgramLegislative wwwfnsusdagov Carr Deborah Roman Pawlak Management Impacting Operating Institute wwwolemissedu California Talking Points wwwccfproundtableorg Crepinsek Kay Nancy Burstein Ellen Lee Stephen Kennedy William Hamilton Offered wwwabtassociatescom |
| The Afterschool Supper Program: An Oregon Case Study | Eileen Hyde | 2009 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs | Field Reports | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | The Afterschool Supper Program: An Oregon Case Study examines the efficacy and impact of this federal pilot program in Oregon.… Read more | Emerson Fellow | This case study examines the efficacy Child and Adult Care Food Programs Afterschool Supper Program Oregon from perspective those who utilize program sponsor site enrichment level While not comprehensive this finds important component for success sustainability afterschool programs However integrally tied availability vitality quality programming also dependant infrastructural capacity existing andor potential sponsors staff provide serve meals The conclusion provides recommendations improving expanding Winter Case Study Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship project Congressional Center unique leadership development opportunity motivated individuals seeking make difference struggle eliminate hunger poverty Eileen Hyde spent first half her fellowship working other projects Relief Task Force Introduction Since Congress has allowed eight states conduct supper youth age through CACFP These are Delaware Illinois Michigan Missouri New York Pennsylvania West Virginia official name that runs these aforementioned AtRisk Meals Snacks many advocates operators know avoid ambiguity document will refer simply intention begin analyzing how operated since its inception Therefore sought perspectives implementing administering community analysis reflects opinions such meal coordinators hand operates paper outlines their reasoning including suppers with incorporates feedback Department Education state agency Kids statewide nonprofit advocating improvement expansion care authoritative report but rather utilizing quantitative qualitative methods investigate benefits challenges best practices operating Hopefully encourage inform more indepth future Background Overview allows located lowincome areas children better understand differ next section legislative timeline explaining evolution following sections give basic overview explain differences between all federal serving food Legislative Timeline list dates events national began providing snacks USDA History Retrieved www fnsusdagov Nutirtion Services FoodProgram Eligible States Federal Regsiter Public law established Special Service Children SFSPFC year pilot served two settings child summer separated CCFP Summer SFSP Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act lowered maximum participation years old Older Americans was amended allow certain functionally impaired adults Nutrition WIC Reauthorization officially changed authorized reimbursement Agriculture Risk Protection expanded six offering January offer November Rural Development Drug Administration Related Agencies Appropriations operate December became eligible receive School Lunch NSLP only school sponsored nonprofits government agencies well schools Local either prepare distribute sites Sites responsible keeping track while monitoring records managing process requirements eligibility For participate any they must meet activities local health safety inspections income some activity attending They licensed exempt licensing undergo There limitations participants vary each area used determine amount feeding method uses varies Individual Household Eligibility collect household information participant then varied rate based family Lowincome Area within attendance boundaries where students free reduced price highest eat Differences chart below four type which eating Table Meal Maximum can Basis Snack All Reimbursements procedure depends Reference rates July June Method individual tiered depending number individually qualify reimbursed snack determined childs need familys reimbursements accordingly FRAC Guide Nourish Their Minds Feed Bodies wwwfracorg every Reimbursement Nutritional Requirements provided nutritional guidelines set include out components milk fruitsvegetables grains meat alternate five servings Some may district service Operation Days Times during hours days after weekends holidays chooses both same day there three times waive time Rates Salem Free Family line cash lieu commodities applicable Reducedprice Paid above requirement necessary landscape before discussing little over Oregonian attended reported governments main provider Century grants fund funds support creation learning centers academic opportunities nonschool particularly attend highpoverty lowperforming nearly century notable presence large small organizations Examples Boys Girls Club YMCAs growing trend apartment complexes increase accessibility families Despite still great Currently third unsupervised afternoons Childhood Insecurity Poverty conceptualize role frequency insecurity among According First Oregons data book almost live Furthermore published Feeding America formerly known Americas Second Harvest found average were insecure commonly nutrition plays crucial fighting Given fill play when outside Alliance After Washington wwwafterschooallianceorg Reno Janet Richard Riley Working Families Safe Smart AfterSchool Darby DIANE Publishing Retrived Status County Data Book wwwcffoorg Cook United STatse Methodology utilized several examine impact includes look focused designed affects why started others have insight into growth implementation material derived surveys interviews observation source survey conducted distributed TriCounty Clackamas Multnomah counties chosen because region largest concentration comprised urban suburban rural communities Fortyfive return returned schoolbased communitybased second personal carried fall twentytwo inside Tricounty gain parts majority interviewed Clubs former Interviews ASK work across array Lastly observations occurred visits volunteering Even though explicitly mentioned another key formation limitation currently does require providers registered thus exist Consequently reflect input drawn comments current about face stopped participating Another major sample attempt attitudes towards snapshot emerging themes series prompts deeper holistic exploration ultimately Results Quantitative Analysis valuable introduction Graph displays using Prior even federally evident strong correlation increased introduced twice dramatically seven Between percent along When looking historical remember could qualified one option until extends Qualitative reveals decided start accessing glimpse gives explanation understanding barriers affecting continued Overall overwhelmingly positive response regarding results indicated feel made effective financially sustainable Clear highlighting quickly emerged asked affected responses took advantage kids hungry just isnt enough asking help Respondents noted attracts creates building decreases behavioral problems increases childrens focus encountered trends related issues preparation lack financial resources volunteers sustain Statewide shared thoughts difficulties marketing technical assistance concludes bringing forth operational would come room ask anything eatwe noticed happening lot watched walking around housing complex dinner snacking whatever get hands onsome uncooked ramen noodles crunchy thing Fran Weick Resident Manager Human Solutions affordable properties Both explained detail sheds light extended effects operation expressed yet taken Benefits Reasons Operating Students clear feed Several due busy schedules lunch early With ending late evening energy Mike Jezewski Director Police Activities League Portland dont home center night seen depend reason freak said middle high going corner store buy cheap filling junk him healthy accessible alternative Many access complete nutritious otherwise received needs parents didnt fending themeselves Rhonda Hoffine North Bend District wasnt sufficient especially older grade Dorie Vickery Adminstrator Extended Learning Central Offering previously paid budget Almost Complaints being pleas seconds common occurrences like drop bucket came jumped One specific ability teens Sondra Ross Building Healthy Enterprise emphasized absurd doesnt stop turns Interviewees cases actually whether choices throughout Jessica Whelan Springfield High arent stigma open highlighted fact larger appealing often got bored simple crackers greater variety foods turn makes healthier Organizations paying pocket hard purchase Stacy Simpson Coordinator Troutdale Apartments Before bought couldnt afford balanced really supplementing extra private Now complain anymore Sharon Tabor Eugene note beneficial indentified interviewees see directly helps part Providers wide range reasons appreciation making difficult find Fred Reyes Rogue Valley tremendous asset myself parent getting off net had ensures lives addition freeing Holly Lett Vose Elementary express approval balance portions cost Nearly most scenarios prior buying own higher incentive switch Michael Vetter losing having worry money Laura Lirette Former Site Arbor Glen our pulse what improvements Parents overwhelming pleased classes hot bus ride tell huge supports covering labor transportation breaking covers everything purchasing oftentimes already limited budgets frees invest education Shannon Wilson Harold Oliver Primary SUN pointed Schools priority uncommon providedhelps channel programmatic elements Sustainable funding becomes districts economic uncertainty described dollars freeze tough wouldnt able much needed without educators caregivers importance incorporating doing consistent way attract Shortly starting realized seeing numbers respondents saw student lost supplement kidsthe peanut butter jelly sandwiches werent consistently dependent preparing available ingredients Participation doubled now result coming dropin tutoring sessions mandatory been amazing referenced recruitment tool ties goal positively engaging reference Its nice recruiting definitely draw here instead streets possibly causing mischief saves tax payers long run engage group viewed vulnerable atrisk negative behaviors Fight Crime Invest peak commit crimes victims cause car crash smoke drink use drugs recommended decrease juvenile crime argument acknowledged continues propel create stated academically entices them pulling teeth Val Bako Supervisor Beaverton echoed Whalens sentiment asserting Aloha homework club Beyond door affect attention span behavior Over Choice Juvenile wwwfightcrimeorg helped carrot gets draws Test scores plain active impossible your met daily basis pathway engaged picture surveyed fewer benefit enhanced his choosing themselves promotes During facilitate Operators apartmentbased unanimously happened realmsamong mealtime consume interact coordinator apartments developed friendships replicate helping modeled interaction seemed communication contact managers developments stay touch neededit build brought together stable style teaching socialization skillsthe magic sitting down bond learn Debra Jones Housing Authority Lincoln Our want enhances mission safe space fullfill Michelle Jensen Challenges Logistical encountering logistical challenge touched upon theme emerge allowing everyone taking away too teachers position clean curriculum Larger sometimes than regular session usually multiple periods grouping infrastructure few gave examples equipment warmers pay Lynne Reinoso inspection fees big barrier sanitation Because place burden considering environments requires smoothly vending practice describe hire someone invite friends siblings frequently very Chilton Timmons Lynch Wood Community difficulities keep warm hardest connecting closest refused extend services recommend finding ways eaiser nontraditional scale cover final difficulty training rules regulations workdays nonfood turnover ongoing abreast recording properly staffing cant Small tend heavily smaller full person extremely supervise immediately acquiring longer existed clarifying funded intended self supporting possible discontinued adequate continue once granting period Training challengeit nature people expand different required aspect easy Beth Unverzagt Executive involved efforts improve manages administration Two inadequate issue revolved exceeds Educations effectively respond campaign always plan fullblown outreach administrative follow committed right foot ensure successful incredibly intensive summation roadblocks personnel demands created Best Practice partnering coordinate vend Funding wanted went administer distirct commented far easier previous experience knowledge Simply put business meets strategies skill running become soon Luckily Not partner recounts take new Often partnership successfully vacation exemplary models week Fridays ampm serves MarionPolk Share regional bank lunches receiving spring break Last SalemKeizer unable devote implemented duties director recently Francine Zandol Monmouth banks Marion Polk organize continuing becoming CONCLUSION findings improves fills continuously you relates Oftentimes challenging figure logistics efficient overcome share facing similar manage macro strengthens logical promote intrinsically linked agencys adequately order inquiries additional referred experienced promoted underutilized innovative addressed RECOMMENDATIONS Fund Continue establish sources funders should Districts sponsoring Promote Create venue Examine impressions valid size |
| Working Towards Wellness: An Assessment of the School Health Environment… | Veronica Conti | 2009 | Advocacy and Education, Health, Nutrition and Hunger, School Wellness Policies, Wellness | Field Reports | Chicago, Domestic, Illinois | Working Towards Wellness: An Assessment of the School Health Environment at Ames Middle School raises awareness about the strengths and challenges of the school health environment in… Read more | Emerson Fellow | |
| Hungry Souls, Richly Nourished | Daniel Lau | 2010 | Domestic Federal Nutrition Programs, National School Lunch Program (NSLP) | Field Reports | Albuquerque, Domestic, New Mexico | Hungry Souls, Richly Nourished provides policy and programmatic recommendations to increase student access, enrollment and participation in the National School Lunch Program in Albuquerque within the confines… Read more | Emerson Fellow | HUNGRY SOULS RICHLY NOURISHED The Economic Feasibility Increasing Student Participation School Lunches Albuquerque New Mexico Daniel Lau Bill Emerson Congressional Hunger Fellow February ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS would like take this opportunity thank all those who were involved the development and completion research report Tom Scharmen for your census database expertise willingness share Kathy Sullivan Nancy Pope Naomi Post Frank Mirabal time consultation various aspects design Liz Stefanics Patricia Anders advice help data collection strategies Megan MillsNovoa best field site partner fellow could ask Community Foundation staff office providing with resources complete study muchneeded breaks And Kim Zamarin guidance support through unpredictable challenging process Cover page photo credit Sydney Sandoval Wilson Middle Grade TABLE CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION METHODOLOGY Grant RESULTS DISCUSSION High Clusters Analysis Plan Public Schools OVERALL RECOMMENDATIONS REFERENCES APPENDICES Tables Children hunger knowledge striving understand impact world around them Their souls crave challenges inspiration ingenuity They strive excellence classroom But order their endeavors nourish must first food nutrition This emerged from growing population students experience insecurity For many these school assurance receive least one meal during day imperative that meals nutritious fulfilling nourishing given focus learn excel designed conducted collected aimed achieve very goal increase student access federal programs However current dire economic climate was important keep mind financial feasibility sustainability district recommendations reflect importance identifying reduce cost maximize reimbursements One main goals determine number eligible not enrolled National Lunch Program NSLP estimate eligibility used proxy usage led flawed methodologies suffering lack correlation between geographic areas years grouping age ranges Based results participation while maintaining are Create more comparable standardized service SSAs APS make efforts redesign attendance boundaries regions legislators improve accountability transparency government decreasing fraud increasing services Lower threshold Provision policy lower feed children claim encourage fiscal responsibility its schools shift seamless efficient Utilize Medicaid monthly direct certification matches Including allow even lunch income guidelines same Conduct targeted outreach specific communities tracts higher percentages living below FPL nonProvision near districtdetermined levels nonTitle Summer Food Service SFSP sites enrollment History federally assisted program provides nutritionally balanced lowcost free attending nonprofit public educational institutions founded enactment Act NSLA measure national security Congress passed enacted legislation response investigation demonstrating physical deficiencies childhood malnutrition young men rejected World War draft Prior passage operated yeartoyear appropriations without any continuity funds ensured permanent status necessary sustain operations Over past further amendments have shaped These include Child Nutrition CNA Healthy Meals Americans WIC Reauthorization legislative acts expanded revised modified NSLPs components requirements well addressed nutritional underprivileged childrens accessibility Overview over nonprivate residential child care serving than million each administered level FNS United States Department Agriculture USDA works education agencies state which turn operate local authorities serve institution participate districts individual cash subsidies donated commodities they return lunches meet reduced offered qualify follow Dietary Guidelines adherence can provide percent individuals calories fat saturated addition onethird Recommended Allowance RDA protein calcium iron Vitamins reimbursable Research Action Center FRAC available httpwwwfracorghtmlfederal_food_programsprogramsnslphtml last visited January Gordon Gunderson Background Development httpwwwfnsusdagovcndlunchAboutLunchProgramHistory_htmAmended Jennifer Ramo Appleseed Full Stomachs Minds How Can Feed More Less Money Fact Sheet httpwwwfnsusdagovcndlunchAboutLunchNSLPFactSheetpdf Programs httpwwwersusdagovBriefingChildNutritionlunchhtm July June basic less follows Table Reimbursement Rates Type rate Free Reducedprice Paid reducedprice come households Households Federal Poverty Level incomes example year household four annual qualifies Other different sizes listed Annual Income Eligibility Household Size Each authority establishes methods determining practices three beginning every distributes paper applications families inquiring about size completed application returned cafeteria then forwarded Services Within ten days reviews determines Applications continue filled out turned throughout andor change also submitted online automatically enrolls shared information State Human agency manages assistance stamp automatic known Direct receiving Temporary Register Vol March httpwwwfnsusdagovcndGovernancenoticesiegsIEGspdf Family Application Year httpswwwfsedocsapsedulfserveraczfcazxfxxx Assistance Needy Families TANF Supplemental SNAP formerly stamps benefits fill December NMHSD announced begin conducting Previously onceayear two utilize under universal operates cycles Throughout served regardless base distributed categories paid counts totaled cycle reimbursement rates based off category found end may using decide collect again new advantageous high certain mandated but determined becomes financially viable eliminate overhead costs associated counting collecting processing comparison other words administrative savings loss Currently November within has total Enrollment Total Enrolled Reduced prices Works Get Kids Press release Retrieved httpwwwhsdstatenmuspdfnewsroomnrDirectCertificationNRpdf Guidance Breakfast httpwwwfnsusdagovcndgovernanceprovprovguidancepdf Education Approved Status Meal httpapsfacilitiesorgnutritionwhats_happeningnu_pro_eli Prices Elementary MiddleHigh Regular typical week contains variety foods seen calendar taken Last Month FEBRUARY MAIN MENU Next Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday English Muffin wSausage Orange Chicken Chow Mein Noodles Asian Rice Mixed Vegetable Mandarin Oranges Brownie Burrito Corn Chip Pie Salad wDressing Applesauce Cinnamon Twist French Toast wSyrup Tenders Crunchy Veggies wDip Dinner Roll Apple BBQ Sauce Pizza Macaroni Cheese Pretzel Stick Green Beans Fruit Cup Omelet Tortilla Dog Smiley Potato Faces Smiles KetchupMustard SUPER 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Description Purpose demonstrate hungry malnourished capacity pay attention class absorb retain manner nourished fed effective approach combating achievement implementing way increases debt leaves unclaimed money unfed particularly troubling parents jobs budgets continually being purpose analysis ensure affordable additional case feeding economically feasible sustainable get Using quantitative evaluate identify outline utilization Specifically aims Identify Quantify amount Five developed implemented perform strategy outlined area clusters composed methodologys procedures followed discussion points before moving methodology Survey Tools httpwwwersusdagovBriefingFoodSecuritysurveytoolshtmhousehold Prevalence HouseholdLevel Insecurity Very Low Average httpfracorgpdffoodinsecurity__rankpdf httpendnmhungerorgNewMexicoPlan_Janpdf Unit chosen pilot several reasons Elev fullservice statewide initiative Resource FRC focuses enhancing relief assists conduct Design assess fall Grants identified divided block groups approximately composing tract Census group poverty regarding ownership median percentage ages outside accessed extracted analyzed utilized inform mapping software Google Earth acquired wwwcensusgov Data Collection visuals Figure Attendance Area Tracts shows brown purple location yellow pushpin Initiatives About httpwwwnmcforgpage_id calculated averages assigned average Block priority communicated subsequently geocoded matched family addresses directed With increased resulting From labeled Please refer table Appendix point assignments determination included home visits phoning team among provided completing prioritized approved demonstrated existence method leading successful there blocks hypothesized extends beyond Although likely equally situation needs larger scale needed done systemic made NOTE unit performed cluster Therefore purposes explaining analyses tables description expand obtain fuller perspective neighborhoods comprise second denoted feeder part Highland Cueva Valley West Mesa studied attain diversity raceethnicity geography difference actual versus estimated compared Ratios GeoLytics commercial demographic applied projection subtracted numbers obtained PED compiled together added informed sample Two plans Estimation Population ratio note NOT olds schoolage populations attend such isolated Procedure Steps examples procedure detailed notes green represents Wilsons outlines represent Note eligibles respective type multiplied totals Geolytics projections Tract AGES YEARS Projection Add CTs All TOTALS Finally find Results full Following HIGHLAND CLUSTER Totals Bandelier Hawthorne Kirtland Manzano Twain Sandia Base Wherry Whittier Hayes Van Buren values greater picture ALL CLUSTERS estimates translated dollar amounts leaving Dollar UNCLAIMED FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENTS costday per costyear left dollars due visual section completely There some almost lie boundary fairly evenly split only small portion serves Consequently observation 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| State of Child Care in Oregon | Lindsay Guge | 2010 | Childcare/Childcare Assistance, Income, Expenses, and Hunger | Field Reports | Domestic, Oregon, Portland | State of Child Care in Oregon examines the impact of the 2008-2009 recession on the child care industry in Oregon, assessing how families with young children and… Read more | Emerson Fellow | The State Child Care Oregon Impact the Economic Recession Industry Development Coalition Table Contents Executive Summary Introduction Methodology Survey Results Why Vacancies CACFP Sponsors and CCRRs Relevant Policies Conclusion summary child care industry overlooked but vital part Oregons economy High quality programs not only provide developmentally appropriate for children also serve strong workforce support enabling thousands parents work outside home employs Oregonians year injects millions dollars spending back into local communities state had substantially negative impact with many providers seeing significant loss revenue This stems from high unemployment rates that have forced families withdraw their seek more affordable alternatives Because rising cost expenses fact are unemployed underemployed often unaffordable working For compared income prohibitively could push otherwise middleclass family poverty workers suffer when businesses bring enough pay own bills they make compromises services But ultimately young who must bear real longterm costs associated poor Children need start ensure enter school healthy happy ready learn Policymakers employers all recognize importance growth prosperity both now generations come solutions critical oftenoverlooked than under age reside either single parent households two thus potentially least portion day while Quality crucial economic wellbeing our community plays three important roles supporting development promoter well being Wellbeing essential proper Early childhood education shapes prepares sets foundation later success ensures cared safe environment promotes cognitive academic fosters social emotional Furthermore spend waking hours They eat most meals interact staff multiple Some rely institutions supply majority nutrition calories consume every program then works childrens nutritional needs met adequately trained ageappropriate activities such those participate Adult Food Program federal aimed promoting can seen source early defense against food insecurity obesity malnutrition Workforce Support Families allows Oregonian These earn billion wages Without would unable cannot afford one difficult situations stay household thereby lessening earning power leave alone which dangerous detrimental childs assistance service ends meet tax already overburdened safety net system Census Bureau American Community Phillips McCartney Scarr ChildCare Childrens Social Developmental Psychology Burchinal Kainz Cai Tout Zaslow MartinezBeck Rathgab Educational Outcomes OPRE ResearchtoPolicy Brief PeisnerFeinberg Clifford Culkin Howes Kagan Yazejian Relation Preschool Cognitive Trajectories through Second Grade Division Department Education published cited OSU Extension Service data Ibid Important viable its right individuals generates million annual per nature brings economies creates jobs employment force Additionally number low moderate women may chance pursue higher gain specialized skills within field centers offer financial flexible employees seeking degree Further scholarships exist want obtain advanced certification types incentives increase individual help raise some middle class further strengthening Despite benefits receives negligible attention lawmakers media Indeed able other around perhaps even friends neighbors Ensuring access highquality themselves mobility allow people weather recession create additional search youngest citizens nurtured given successful eventual contributing members httpwwwblsgovococgcgshtm Who surveyed how With this mind OCDC conducted survey assess effects wide range organizations were included specific questions developed different target groups referred homes limited larger formalized setting sponsor Resource Referral Agencies downturn angles possible these does involve direct nine across monitor administer USDA Since sponsors close connection routinely visit monitoring requirements firsthand knowledge affecting daily basis Similarly agencies communitybased position understand dealing tough times observe using find profit nonprofit did include meanstested Head Start Meanstested grant incomeeligible free lowcost reducing risk enrolled having affordability issues due circumstances link online was sent email populations response sample geographically demographically representative Responses received center directors What happening Low enrollment numbers dramatically reduce Although provides wealthgenerating career charge what Across paid few Many generate much rather out slightly ahead margins bit survival biggest losses slot vacancies operate model requires slots filled order them break turn provider results indicate point running below half capacity Graph FCCPs Slot All percentages rounded nearest whole you vacanciesopenings your business full Yes slight vacant between less Centers Unfilled lead declines alike responded report noticing decline over past noting has gone down lot reported respondents noted See graph Revenue Trends Past Year stayed relatively same Gone Stayed little havent really noticedfelt Family ways coping While say thinking about process closing been cut employing variety strategies keep afloat When asked following financially reduced eliminated materials books toys equipment put off canceled making needed purchases improvements extended evenings weekends holidays during nontraditional extras nonnecessities like trips special outings plans attend classes training seminars Spending Adjustments Cope Lost any cope declining Choose apply Cut things Put structural Eliminated Changedput trainings Extended mornings andor Day similarly cuts Due Center taken measures maintain stability nonstaff related lay teachers stopped paying staffteacher Cuts provided necessary concerns lowered means establish relationships trust Parents discuss matters especially forcing changes living standards leaving reason why cares common operating major longer teacherstaff providing Expanded Reduced wagesbenefits Laid staffteachers labor frequently new second frequent heard general lack money yes cause Lack jobno Trying Finding expensive Having older siblingrelativefamily friend Reasons Client Loss Clearly underemployment job significantly contribute familys inability reporting relying alternative forms become trying survive receive untrained certified placed sorts makeshift substandard arrangements Besides losing once filling late nonexistent payments still accommodations adjustments allowed time nearly fees clients skip payment kept tardy Have Late Payments made anything differently because childfamily missedlate adjustedreduced clientsfamilies paymentallowed adjusted schedule Coping Strategies too concessions unlike whom familychild missing rolls missed Nearly quarter accommodate prevent fee schedules resource referral mirror surveys area somewhat echoes doors quite yet said fewer backs worker almost unanimously agreed noticed childrenfamilies needing Providers mentioned Comments Number Seeking Services CCRR contact affording large showed substantial caregivers remove Over small coming offices Help Affording directly tied finding declined Big Picture Recap study telling Both struggling profitable without cutting considering carerelated remain Such however potential run lowering experience simply babysitting component shaping should considered just receiving medical nurturing corners lower ones instead place tenuous neighbor sibling negatively impacted One respondent suffered Most relatives looking adequate enrichment found eliminate charged rate month December pulling affects personal Thus httpwwwblsgovnewsreleaselausnrhtm httpwwwqualityinfoorgolmisjOlmisZine problem lose take situation manage mothers feed stated beginning present challenges immune similar selfemployed Several Other layoff decrease demand ownerdirector wrote saying she herself salary short causes serious difficulties near cycle continues talked her hurt life stuff curriculum everything else Cable phones dont etc done truly effective approach address crisis multifaceted There solution policy initiative will successfully mediate Rather tandem strengthen desperately policies Subsidies Employment Related ERDC several policymakers leaders residents subsidies called reserved level shows lowest Health Human considers expense exceed ten percent sort figure reality infant fourteen median twoparent four percentage points above suggested singleparent headed fortyfour Neither meets definition female overall places hardworking necessities shelter utility employ options subsidy eligibility limits raised compromise httpwwworegongovDHSchildrenchildcaresubsidyshtml National Information Technical Assistance Profile httpnccicacfhhsgovccdfindexcfmdoviewStateProfilestateORfy NACCRR Created NACCRRA Network Likewise settle inadequate raising valuable Coupled increasing statewide outreach campaign awareness available participation eligible Employer Supported Along there Another funding employer supported assist offsetting Employerbased something simple Larger companies examine option onsite employersubsidized effectively employed corporations country initiatives reap return worry productive committed Employers attract wider talent easier move seamlessly positions after birth adoption deductions sponsoring And ultimate benefit investing future assisting next generation equipped intelligent contributors states bottom lines First Policy Affordable page httpwwwsascomjobsUSjobsbenefitshtml Work worklifeoregonorg investment Partnership Project Fact Sheet PublicPrivate Partnerships Tax Credits credits Working Credit lowincome Dependent Earned Income Businesses advantage breaks levels credit total amount spent wonderful promote sound handful incentive taxpayers efforts Contribution Unfortunately refunds underutilized underutilization owners directed towards Free preparation volunteers knowledgeable Wage Supports terms precious lives shape worst Federation Teachers Worthy May educators activists try highlight recognized wage website boldly declares human rights violated goes vast workersearly color societal role keeping Labor Statistics hourly earnings nonsupervisory meaning where oversea others skilled educated fields average weekly httpwwworegongovEMPLOYCCDdocsfamilyTaxpdfpdf httpwwworegongovEMPLOYCCDtaxcreditsshtml httpwwwccworgindexphpoptioncom_contenttaskviewidItemid httpworthywagedayorg private Regardless factors influence thing remains true deserve hard previously nurture speaks systemic radar seeks WAGE lowpaid caring centerbased settings supplement based continuing continuity renewed coursework facility supplemental achievement dedication mission behind creation stable relationship rewarding current furthering expertise certificate started North Carolina turnover salaries among since great implemented Florida Kansas positive handinhand another designed TEACH Childhood project degrees college courses way wellqualified fairly sister WAGES date examples statelevel httpwwwchildcareservicesorgindexhtml Projects Annual Making Case Compensation Association recognition dedicated whose players obvious elected officials craft play use good practices licensed registered credentials enrolling highest publicize information interested Nutrition promotion shown aid preventing serves wageincome tool assists serving nutritious foods reasonable ODE actively recruit best Friends Neighbors relative market casual optimal goal improve informal step protecting resources accept DHS vouchers sure upper whether grandchildren donate fund educate representatives Salem Washington interest set solid developmental foundations tomorrow Promoting years Our nations forecast bleak ago tight Now act diligently develop physically mentally security creating learning Caregivers hunger antisocial behavior disabilities functioning continued Acknowledgements give thanks Donalda Donaldson Carla Beutler Patsy White Aileen Carr Joel Luanne Guge insight encouragement editing thank hundreds participated Bill Emerson Hunger Fellowship Congressional unique yearlong leadership trains emerging fight fellowship motivated difference effort America wwwhungercenterorg largest networks improving dynamic advocacy embrace catalyst wwwocdcnet |
| In Perspective: An Assessment of Milwaukee County Food Pantry Clients | Tasha Askew | 2010 | Emergency Food Network, Food Pantries | Field Reports | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | In Perspective: An Assessment of Milwaukee County Food Pantry Clients is a comprehensive report describing the impact of the economic downturn on the eating habits of more than… Read more | Emerson Fellow | report prepared for Hunger Task Force February Tasha Askew Bill Emerson National Fellow Congressional Center Table Contents Executive Summary and Poverty Context III Methodology Survey Results Demographics Education Age Employment Finances Housing Transportation Assistance FoodShare Food Pantry Bag Service Findings Recommendations VII Voices Milwaukee VIII Appendices English version Spanish Sites Map Works Cited This study provides snapshot County food pantry clients during economic recession The purpose this assess what extent the downturn has impacted household eating habits from different pantries within Forces emergency feeding network Specifically examined Surveys interviews were conducted order compile data demographics hunger usage federal nutrition assistance programs Furthermore humanizes voices behind action steps help these difficult times Major are hungry Despite monthly visits substantial number skipping meals less dependents several days out month due shortages majority not receive Fiftysix percent respondents benefits promotion ACCESS website individuals applying person Sixtyeight applied either Coggs Building Robles Only ten using apply allocations insufficient Sixtynine say their only last two three weeks lack employment contributes need Eightytwo they unemployed Fortytwo seeking high new users Twentysix than months Nineteen between six Unemployment underutilized Although receiving unemployment generally like customer service Fiftytwo believe quality fresh nutritious Eightyseven that feel respected welcomed visit Word mouth most popular method finding about Sixtythree discovered through family friends versus Impact have basic amenities Over stoves refrigerators Eightyfour microwaves Some eligible About onefifth because think ineligible Most allotments longer Fiftyeight lasting week more During able preserve commodities supplementing with provisions Scope Recently skyrocketed households insecure least some time year highest recorded rate insecurity since when first national security survey was USDA defines access enough active healthy life injustice exacerbating health conditions children throughout nation well million lived foodinsecure Among those very low response July President Barack Obama committed point strategy end childhood According nationwide adults obtained higher December used almost every but remaining one classified secure There correlation poverty short leads people being unable afford hence Americans living Census Bureau October surged its been years Department Labor Local scope local perspective residents City addition peaked Gassman comparison city Milwaukees ranks second worst among largest cities participation increased September November participated history Roberta result backlog application processing caused applicants wait over Quest card purchase rejection More waited answer request MilwaukeeWisconsin Journal Sentinel circumstances violate SNAP individual approved should received date filed qualifies expedited income file performed Childrens Health Watch draws subsidized housing decreases Wisconsin concludes nearly under age renters bedroom Fair Market Rent annual needed Public Policy Forum public subsidy extremely renter vast renting private market without any direct government Several child aid youth From Fueling Young Minds summer collaboration HarleyDavidson Foundation saw increase served younger school School students qualified free reduced price Even Universal Free Breakfast sites participating schools Child Adult Care Program CACFP key source support serving snacks care centers homes Head Start afterschool shelters adult day Until program provided kids Serving Supper Kids created supplement funding feed twentyfive Community Learning Centers Suppers partnership Kohls Stores fiscal experienced record demand Milwaukeearea pounds distributed organizations Seventytwo TEFAP Emergency helps diets lowincome needy persons including elderly providing them utilized affiliated same One hundred staff reported compared Approximately large Ninetyfive attributed visitors frequent larger will determine who why Data collection based specifically look use effects economy Moreover provide research recommendations improve ultimately community summarizes responses gathered random sampling thirtyfive adhere Standards Excellence reflect countywide geographic representation selected All located Cudahy Franklin Oak Creek South Wauwatosa Paperbased surveys offered languages collect administered attempt made personally administer few requested complete independently Clients encouraged honest feedback apprised comments would hinder continuation services form facetoface interview modification instrument conduct assessment actual fourpage item questionnaire see structured quantitatively qualitative techniques also employed structure allowed gain insight into personal experiences proved add dimension indepth stories collected randomly agency hours operation Participating prerequisite interviewed completed while waiting intake process Others around after sample size determined achieve confidence level total set guidelines best practices rates HTF scale lowest four Fellowship project yearlong leadership development designed interested working eliminate httpwwwhungercenterorg results limited voluntary nature surveying tool fully questions answered choice thus certain findings may representative entire convenience spoke limitation Russian Hmong Arabic speakers included future exploratory studies area information presented allinclusive Rather all viewed current Future necessary remain abreast how affects copy available Appendix page disparities racial groups relative Figure compare African Americansblack percentage Americanblack county twice Similarly whites underrepresented population contrast white Respondents asked indicate education Due interpretations question slightly skewed Many indicated achieved grade category college Explanations listed other include Masters degree Doctorate Trade technical HSED High Equivalency Diploma Grade GED Other Educational Attainment ages third old older many each group supported reflects composition Household Population Group Number per None Total Children Adults Seniors chart does respondent live young cite status following recipients full jobs parttime multiple temporary Employed Unemployed Status illustrates extracted work onefourth where job Characteristics Personal First much money Then themselves amount spend half needing How you charts includes transportation situation categorize classify Authors note Give Shelter 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relating Duration sustain lasts state combine already make stretch until Bags packed according effort accommodate range families throw outtradegive away Below along reasons gave taking actions chose trade give discard Usage Use Tradedgave Threw taken consume spoiled expired useful someone Dietary religious cultural restrictions ingredients cook prepare Why fruits rated importance goods bags Five represented important rating signified unimportant describes Importance Produce Very Not displays related Rate Questions Always Often Seldom here appropriate our culture religion dietary needs clean sanitary safe treated respect welcome They tell operate meet requirements satisfied Large numbers convenient open weekday Finally word Calling Media organization Place worship find overrepresented seeks residing forty possess equivalent diploma earned associates Composition opportunities sufficient amounts appear Government allotment suffice SSISSDI fear terminated prefer type outreach fifth significant portion firsttime rising Share Improvements advocacy Against expand accessible presentations Specific targets schoolrelated functions places town hall meetings create College Edition ethnic Latino distribute educational material Include language capabilities aforementioned subgroup senior complexes educate Advocacy efforts explore campaigns reducing lead awareness daughter She knows says Daddy wanna talk her Its hard groceries boys Ill skip anyone fell down porch stairs couldnt ate sacrificing guess fasting cus timer ashamed come frustrated Electricity got offI baby fridge had drop wont stop dreaming though SSI disability pay rent human pray buy grocery again diabetes thats really good doc sugar salt Think check Minus utilities gas phonethat leaves hygiene anything deseo que alguien habla espanol Necesito alimento como otras familias necesitan alimentoI wish usually whole little now doesnt bother still terrible volunteer Now coming Pretty ironic wouldnt hiring except fast 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