CalFresh helps kids succeed

A long-term study of low-income children finds that those who receive SNAP/CalFresh do better as adults than those who don't. They are less likely to need public assistance, less likely to have health problems, and more likely to complete more schooling and earn more money. The most dramatic impacts were seen among children who received the aid between ages 0-5, and females. The study complements existing evidence that children who receive Medicaid/MediCal do better as adults. Writer Peter Orszag concludes the article by stating his opinion that this should be taken into account in crafting the current farm bill, thus landing the piece on the opinion page.
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2018-12-04/verdict-is-in-food-stamps-put-poor-kids-on-path-to-success
While this piece is not county-specific, it may remind people why the program they administer is important.