Description
The NC InCK team and our guests discussed economic hardship and its impact of children and families during the March 2023 Concrete Economic Supports Integrated Care Rounds event.
Click this link for the March 2023 Concrete Economic Supports Integrated Care Rounds slide deck.
Key Takeaways
- Poverty and the stress it creates is a systemic factor that is linked to negative outcomes across all core child service areas.
- Concrete and economic supports are goods and services that address a family's needs and can serve as protective factors for families, offsetting the impact of poverty.
- Family Navigators should actively support families in connecting to and enrolling in economic supports such as SNAP, WIC, child care assistance, housing assistance, utilities assistance, and financial aid.
Resources
- NC InCK Food Guide: Background on food-related issues and resources in the five NC InCK counties
- NC InCK Early Childhood Guide
- NC InCK Housing Guide