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Securing a Stop to the Summer Setback: Policy Considerations in the Future Expansion of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children
Journal of Nutrition Education and BehaviorVol. 49Issue 8p692–699.e1Published online: December 17, 2016- Laura C. Hopkins
- Neal H. Hooker
- Carolyn Gunther
Cited in Scopus: 5The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (SEBTC) has been proposed as a solution to address the problem of child food security during the summer. Initial SEBTC findings from a demonstration project show promise and the federal government has approved substantial funding for its continuation. This report reviews empirical assessments of SEBTC and Electronic Benefits Transfer research, and presents policy considerations in the program's future expansion.