Interviewees: Miranda Lynch-Smith is the Chief Strategy Officer at Chapin Hall, where she leads the development of actionable policy...

Neighborhood poverty and family economic hardship strongly affect child well-being and risk for neglect. While low income alone doesn’t always predict neglect or abuse, parental stress, burnout, and poor mental health—common in financially struggling families—are key factors. With 83% of CPS-investigated families earning below 200% of the poverty line, providing economic supports could help prevent maltreatment and reduce child welfare involvement.

Dr. Fishbein reflects on her career and its many twists and turns through a range of interdisciplinary work.

https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/3689683-ending-hunger-could-be-the-first-step-toward-ending-the-opioid-epidemic/ By Linda Richter...