Children's HealthWatch
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Children's HealthWatch, based at Boston Medical Center, works to improve the health of young children by informing policies that address economic hardships.
Join the MIRA Coalition for their upcoming 'Know Your Rights' training for Early Childhood Providers.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Join the MIRA Coalition for their upcoming 'Know Your Rights' training for Early Childhood Providers.
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Liam Ramos and his family are just one of many who have suffered severe trauma at the hands of ICE in recent months. This is a health crisis for young children and their families—one with consequences that will reverberate for years to come.
ICE detains 5-year-old Minnesota boy; school leader says agents used him as ‘bait’
The Columbia Heights school district says federal agents have detained four children in their district. School officials say agents used 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos as “bait” to try and draw family m...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Liam Ramos and his family are just one of many who have suffered severe trauma at the hands of ICE in recent months. This is a health crisis for young children and their families—one with consequences that will reverberate for years to come.
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Check out these resources on how families can save on taxes!
January 21, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Today's blog:
Check out these resources on how families can save on taxes!
Check out these resources on how families can save on taxes!
In oral and written testimony, Children’s HealthWatch offers strong support of H.1952/S.968, An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts. Read our testimony here: childrenshealthwatch.org/testimony-in...
January 21, 2026 at 9:17 PM
In oral and written testimony, Children’s HealthWatch offers strong support of H.1952/S.968, An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts. Read our testimony here: childrenshealthwatch.org/testimony-in...
In defense of our nation’s children, members of @letkidsthrive.bsky.social are calling on Congress to reject budget proposals that include additional funding for ICE to harm families, detain parents, and traumatize children. Read CTAN's full statement here: childrenthriveaction.org/2026/01/chil...
January 20, 2026 at 6:39 PM
In defense of our nation’s children, members of @letkidsthrive.bsky.social are calling on Congress to reject budget proposals that include additional funding for ICE to harm families, detain parents, and traumatize children. Read CTAN's full statement here: childrenthriveaction.org/2026/01/chil...
Join the Healthy Families Tax Credits Coalition for a timely briefing to kickoff tax season and learn about money available to your constituents this tax season. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
January 15, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Join the Healthy Families Tax Credits Coalition for a timely briefing to kickoff tax season and learn about money available to your constituents this tax season. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We are alarmed by persistently high rates of food insecurity among U.S. households with children. The USDA's 2024 FI report, released Dec. 30, found that 18.4% of households with children experienced food insecurity at some point in 2024. Our statement: childrenshealthwatch.org/statement-on...
January 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
We are alarmed by persistently high rates of food insecurity among U.S. households with children. The USDA's 2024 FI report, released Dec. 30, found that 18.4% of households with children experienced food insecurity at some point in 2024. Our statement: childrenshealthwatch.org/statement-on...
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Read our full statement by AAP President Dr. Andrew Racine on today’s HHS announcement about the childhood immunization schedule: www.aap.org/en/news-room...
January 5, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Read our full statement by AAP President Dr. Andrew Racine on today’s HHS announcement about the childhood immunization schedule: www.aap.org/en/news-room...
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[1] Today, children’s advocacy organizations submitted a public comment to the federal government opposing their proposed “Public Charge” rule, which would bring significant harm to children in immigrant families.
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Nearly 200 Children’s Advocacy Organizations Oppose Proposed Rule That Will Bring Harm to Children and Immigrant Families - Children Thrive Action Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Melissa Stek, Communications Consultant, [email protected] Tom Salyers, Director of Communications, [email protected] Washington, DC, December 19, 2025—Tod...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
[1] Today, children’s advocacy organizations submitted a public comment to the federal government opposing their proposed “Public Charge” rule, which would bring significant harm to children in immigrant families.
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/12/near...
childrenthriveaction.org/2025/12/near...
In a new op-ed for @minnpost.bsky.social, Children's HealthWatch principal investigator and Hennepin Healthcare pediatrician Michael Arenson, MD, applauds Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave policy. Read more: www.minnpost.com/community-vo...
December 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
In a new op-ed for @minnpost.bsky.social, Children's HealthWatch principal investigator and Hennepin Healthcare pediatrician Michael Arenson, MD, applauds Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave policy. Read more: www.minnpost.com/community-vo...
A new case study co-authored by our Director of System Implementation Strategies Richard Sheward, MPP, looks closely at a Boston Medical Center program to find a replicable framework for health systems aiming to sustain and scale food-based interventions.
Evolving food as medicine programs to advance health equity
This case study reviews feasible, equity-centered evaluation strategies leveraged by a food as medicine program at Boston Medical Center.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A new case study co-authored by our Director of System Implementation Strategies Richard Sheward, MPP, looks closely at a Boston Medical Center program to find a replicable framework for health systems aiming to sustain and scale food-based interventions.
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There are still a few days left to provide comments on this proposed rule change, which will be harmful to many of our patients and their families. Comments close 12/19 www.regulations.gov/document/USC....
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In our latest blog, Executive Director @stephanieedc.bsky.social explains why expanding the "public charge" rule "should alarm anyone who cares about children’s health and our nation’s future." Read the blog: childrenshealthwatch.org/expanding-th...
December 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
There are still a few days left to provide comments on this proposed rule change, which will be harmful to many of our patients and their families. Comments close 12/19 www.regulations.gov/document/USC....
#medsky #fmsky
#medsky #fmsky
In our latest blog, Executive Director @stephanieedc.bsky.social explains why expanding the "public charge" rule "should alarm anyone who cares about children’s health and our nation’s future." Read the blog: childrenshealthwatch.org/expanding-th...
December 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
In our latest blog, Executive Director @stephanieedc.bsky.social explains why expanding the "public charge" rule "should alarm anyone who cares about children’s health and our nation’s future." Read the blog: childrenshealthwatch.org/expanding-th...
Earlier this year, we worked with the Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) on "Changing Diapers, Changing Lives," a report demonstrating the health and economic impacts of diaper benefits. Learn more: childrenshealthwatch.org/diaperpilot/
December 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Earlier this year, we worked with the Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) on "Changing Diapers, Changing Lives," a report demonstrating the health and economic impacts of diaper benefits. Learn more: childrenshealthwatch.org/diaperpilot/
As Medicaid cuts loom and Congress struggles to put together a viable health care plan, the well-being of children and their families hangs in the balance. Earlier this year, @stephanieedc.bsky.social talked to @triplepundit.bsky.social about those cuts—and their consequences.
TriplePundit • As Medicaid Cuts Loom, Here’s What’s at Stake for Families
As Medicaid Cuts Loom, Here’s What’s at Stake for Families
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December 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
As Medicaid cuts loom and Congress struggles to put together a viable health care plan, the well-being of children and their families hangs in the balance. Earlier this year, @stephanieedc.bsky.social talked to @triplepundit.bsky.social about those cuts—and their consequences.
Cutting families off SNAP when costs of living are already out of reach is a recipe for disaster. Read more: childrenshealthwatch.org/federal-snip...
December 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Cutting families off SNAP when costs of living are already out of reach is a recipe for disaster. Read more: childrenshealthwatch.org/federal-snip...
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There's a lot of talk right now on USDA threatening sudden withholding of SNAP funds for states. What consequences would that have?
Hear from our Carolyn Vega on @apnews.com: apnews.com/article/snap...
Hear from our Carolyn Vega on @apnews.com: apnews.com/article/snap...
December 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
There's a lot of talk right now on USDA threatening sudden withholding of SNAP funds for states. What consequences would that have?
Hear from our Carolyn Vega on @apnews.com: apnews.com/article/snap...
Hear from our Carolyn Vega on @apnews.com: apnews.com/article/snap...
When the enhanced premium tax credits of the Affordable Care Act are taken away, health care will be out of reach for many Minnesota families. Read an op-ed by our co-lead PI Diana Cutts, MD, in @minnesotareformer.com on this critical issue: minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/18/p...
December 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
When the enhanced premium tax credits of the Affordable Care Act are taken away, health care will be out of reach for many Minnesota families. Read an op-ed by our co-lead PI Diana Cutts, MD, in @minnesotareformer.com on this critical issue: minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/18/p...
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After families went weeks without food assistance during the shutdown, USDA is escalating again by pressuring states to hand over extensive personal data on SNAP households and warning that benefit payments could be withheld if states refuse.
Link: frac.org/blog/usda-es...
Link: frac.org/blog/usda-es...
USDA Escalates SNAP Data Demands: A Threat to Privacy, Program Integrity, and Public Trust - Food Research & Action Center
Published December 5, 2025 The nation is still emerging from the unprecedented disruption of the November government shutdown, during which the Trump administration refused to issue Supplemental Nutri...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
After families went weeks without food assistance during the shutdown, USDA is escalating again by pressuring states to hand over extensive personal data on SNAP households and warning that benefit payments could be withheld if states refuse.
Link: frac.org/blog/usda-es...
Link: frac.org/blog/usda-es...
Even if SNAP is fully funded, cuts to the program will harm child and family health across Massachusetts—and the country. Learn more in a @bostonglobe.com letter to the editor by Executive Director @stephanieedc.bsky.social anieedc.bsky.social, PhD, MPH: childrenshealthwatch.org/federal-snip...
December 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Even if SNAP is fully funded, cuts to the program will harm child and family health across Massachusetts—and the country. Learn more in a @bostonglobe.com letter to the editor by Executive Director @stephanieedc.bsky.social anieedc.bsky.social, PhD, MPH: childrenshealthwatch.org/federal-snip...
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SNAP got a lot of attention during the government shutdown. More lasting changes are coming for food stamps. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Even as SNAP Resumes, New Work Rules Threaten Access for Years To Come - KFF Health News
Even as the federal government resumed funding the nation’s largest food assistance program, people are at risk of losing access to the aid because of new rules.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
SNAP got a lot of attention during the government shutdown. More lasting changes are coming for food stamps. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
We are alarmed by the DHS proposal to rescind the 2022 public charge rule and give the agency authority to refuse permanent residency based on past or future use of safety net programs & consider an applicant’s health characteristics. Read our full statement: childrenshealthwatch.org/statement-on...
November 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We are alarmed by the DHS proposal to rescind the 2022 public charge rule and give the agency authority to refuse permanent residency based on past or future use of safety net programs & consider an applicant’s health characteristics. Read our full statement: childrenshealthwatch.org/statement-on...
Our Executive Director @stephanieedc.bsky.social discusses the harms that will come from SNAP cuts in today's @bostonglobe.com: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/19/o...
November 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Our Executive Director @stephanieedc.bsky.social discusses the harms that will come from SNAP cuts in today's @bostonglobe.com: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/19/o...
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A big thank you to all of our partners who joined us for a day of lobbying and advocacy at the State House. Our coalition remains committed to our goal of raising cash assistance grants for all low income families in MA. #EndDeepPovertyNow
November 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A big thank you to all of our partners who joined us for a day of lobbying and advocacy at the State House. Our coalition remains committed to our goal of raising cash assistance grants for all low income families in MA. #EndDeepPovertyNow
"There is no 'pause' button for health care access in the lives of infants and toddlers. The costs of the expiring tax credits will not wait, and they will not be abstract. They will be borne by the bodies and futures of my patients — our youngest Minnesotans."
November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"There is no 'pause' button for health care access in the lives of infants and toddlers. The costs of the expiring tax credits will not wait, and they will not be abstract. They will be borne by the bodies and futures of my patients — our youngest Minnesotans."