Health and Nutrition

Date: December 7—8, 2023, 12:00 pm ET  This virtual workshop will identify gaps, opportunities, and challenges in advancing a research agenda to better understand the clinical, health, and developmental impacts of online harassment and abuse and develop innovative prevention and intervention efforts. Learn more and register.  ...

This webpage provides an overview of the School Breakfast Program (SBP). SBP provides reimbursement to states to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools and residential childcare institutions. This webpage shares information for households, program operators, and local and state agencies. Additional resources are provided. Learn more.  ...

This webpage provides an overview of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). NSLP is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential childcare institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. This webpage shares information for parents and ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford nutritious food essential to health and well-being. This webpage shares links to frequently asked questions about SNAP eligibility and an overview of benefits. Information for families, farmers/producers, retailers, and ...

This webpage defines social determinants of health (SDOH) and describes these five domains of SDOH:  Economic stability  Education access and quality  Health care access and quality  Neighborhood and built environment  Social and community context  The webpage shares specific examples of SDOH and provides links to research, infographics, and additional resources. Learn more.  ...

This article shares resources to help with housing, healthcare, or food access needs for young people and adults experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Learn more. 

This brief describes strategies for redesigning the child welfare service array to meet the needs of young people currently and formerly in foster care. The resource focuses on topics such as housing, healthcare and mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and education. The brief includes a worksheet for practitioners to ...

This webpage defines disability inclusion and discusses its importance in achieving health equity for all. Related pages also describes examples of activities that promote disability inclusion. Learn more. 

This webpage provides tips for college women on maintaining mental and physical health and safety. Learn more. 

This webpage contains a series of guides to help professionals, families, and communities support the mental well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) youth. The series includes a resource guide (PDF, 36 pages) and four companion focus guides designed for these specific populations:  Parents, families, and ...