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End of COVID-era SNAP emergency food assistance linked to increased child maltreatment rates

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Briefings

A 2026 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that U.S. counties ending COVID-era SNAP Emergency Allotments experienced increased child maltreatment rates. The study suggests that changes to food assistance programs have consequences extending beyond food security and affecting child and family well-being.

Key points

• Child maltreatment rates increased in U.S. counties that ended COVID-19 pandemic-era SNAP Emergency Allotments.
• The study was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Context

This research examines the impact of ending emergency food assistance programs on child safety outcomes during the post-pandemic period.

Limitations

The study relies on county-level data from a single journal, limiting generalizability. No specific dates or numbers beyond the trend are provided, and causality cannot be confirmed without further longitudinal data.

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