Journal Club 8: Policy Considerations in the Future Expansion of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children

(recorded 4/2/2018/)

Speakers: Carolyn Gunther, PhD, The Ohio State University and Laura C. Hopkins, PhD, MSPH, RDN, The Ohio State University

The 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 presentation will review empirical assessments of SEBTC and Electronic Benefits Transfer research, and present policy considerations in the program’s future expansion.