Social Services and Welfare

Youth in foster care face significant challenges as they transition to adulthood, and many depend on services provided by nongovernmental organizations. These organizations rely on a mix of private and public funding for their work,…

Research BriefYouth Exiting Foster Care Often Rely on Support from Nongovernmental Organizations Every year, approximately 19,000 youth age out of the U.S. foster care system. The transition to adulthood can pose risks, including…

Food insecurity is linked to poorer physical and mental health, including an increased risk of suicide. Therefore, addressing the needs of food-insecure veterans is a national priority. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs conducts…

Research Brief Around 7.5 percent of all veterans —nearly 1.4 million — are food insecure, and they are consistently less likely than their nonveteran peers to be enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). A…