What We're Learning | Evidence for Action

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The 2021 Child Tax Credit and Children's Health and Well-Being: Evidence From a National Longitudinal Study

Children and families benefit from consistent financial support. The 2021 temporary Child Tax Credit expansion reduced material hardship and improved parental mental health, but less is known about its effects on child well-being.

Economic Opportunity

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Black and White older adults’ end-of-life experiences: Does hospice use mitigate racial disparities?

Hospice use is associated with increased perceived death quality, particularly for Black decedents, suggesting that expanding equitable access to high-quality hospice services may be a promising pathway for intervention.

Health Care Services & Systems

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Prevention Beyond Deterrence

There is a movement toward supported crisis response, with a focus on helping individuals achieve sustainable, positive health and wellbeing. This shift moves away from traditional policing models that focus on preventing crime through coercion and criminal deterrence. Such shifts have the potential to result in safer communities and enhanced health and racial justice

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Cross-Sectoral Cooperation Leads to Increased Cancer Screening for African Americans

A partnership between the Department of Motor Vehicles, the County Treasurer's Office, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center led to increased cancer screenings, as well as follow up procedures when indicated.

Health Care Services & Systems

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Exploring Alternative Models of 911 Response to Mental Health and Substance-Related Crises: Incorporating Evidence and Community Voice

Police responses to mental health and substance-related crises carry a huge financial and human cost. We should not be making decisions about response models without robust evidence and input from community members.

Criminal Justice

Briefs, Reports, and Infographics resource

Neighbor Interviews: The Safety & Health Innovation Through Neighborhood Engagement (SHINE) STudy

This report provides a rapid analysis of findings from an ongoing process evaluation of the Holistic Empathetic Assistance Response Team (HEART) program, focusing on feedback for the HEART program from the perspective of community members who have interacted with HEART (“neighbors”).

Briefs, Reports, and Infographics resource

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SNAP Work Requirements Reversal and Program Enrollment

SNAP work requirements and their reversals ultimately reduce the number of people covered by the program.

Health Care Services & Systems

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Safety and Health Innovation through Neighborhood Engagement (SHINE) Study Interview Summary Reports

The SHINE Team shares project progress with regard to the Holistic Empathetic Response Teams (HEART) program being implemented in Durham, North Carolina. They also share information about what is working well and challenges and opportunities.

Criminal Justice

Briefs, Reports, and Infographics resource

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Work Requirements and Safety-Net Program Participation

In a cohort study, SNAP work requirements led to substantial reductions in SNAP coverage, especially for the most clinically and socioeconomically vulnerable. Work requirements had little effect on Medicaid coverage, suggesting they did not lead to sufficient increases in employment to transition beneficiaries off the broader safety net.

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Building a Culture of Health Through the Built Environment: Impact of a Cluster Randomized Trial Remediating Vacant and Abandoned Property on Health Mindsets

Residents living in areas where property remediation addressed both vacant lots and abandoned homes experienced significant increases in sense of community.

Housing & Neighborhoods

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San Francisco Pregnancy Family Village

An introduction to the San Francisco Pregnancy Family Village: what the village is, who it serves, how they do their work, their impact, and the timeline of roll out.

Early Child Care, Education, and Development

Briefs, Reports, and Infographics resource

Longitudinal Impacts of High Versus Low Greenness on Cardiovascular Disease Conditions

Green space goes hand-in-hand with cardiovascular health, with tree planting as a possible strategy to improve health. Research shows that areas with more plants and trees (greenness) are associated with lower incidence of cardiovascular disease.

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