Child and Family Programs and Policy There are numerous ways in which laws, social programs and polices can have profound effects on child and family well-being. In this section, we provide snapshots of how Coös children and families are in need of and benefiting from public investments.

Child and Family Programs and Policy

Both state and federal programs and policies that support children should be informed by developmental science, and adapt to the current challenges and opportunities experienced by children and families given larger social and economic trends and forces. In this section we track program participation and benefits in some key child and family programs.

Medicaid and CHIP

Statewide Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) Enrollments, by year

TANF

Average monthly statewide child TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) recipients, by calendar year

SNAP

Annual statewide data on households receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, and annual meal costs compared with SNAP benefit amounts, by county.

WIC

Statewide program recipient data for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Woman, Infants and Children (WIC)

Foster Care

New Hampshire children in Foster Care, By Year

School Meals

Number and percent of all students enrolled in free and reduced school lunch programs

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