In the News: Colleen Heflin
Tracking COVID’s Toll
Pandemic research by Maxwell faculty and students is shaping policy and perception on everything from aging to opioid addiction.
See related: COVID-19, Food Security, Mental Health, Parenting & Family, United States
Consistent SNAP Participation Increases Preventative Health Care Visits for Infants
This brief summarizes findings from research examining the connection between SNAP participation and preventative care in an infant’s first year of life in Missouri.
Heflin Quoted in Associated Press Article on Food Insecurity Among Military Families
See related: Food Security, Health Policy, United States, Veterans
The U.S. Must Invest More in the Child Care Subsidy Program
This data slice analyzes 2019 administrative data from Virginia to examine gaps in child care subsidy receipts.
Strengthening SNAP and TANF is Essential to Support Children in Early Childhood
This brief summarizes findings from a study examining participation in SNAP and TANF in early childhood in Virginia.
Heflin paper on childhood injuries and food stamp benefits published in BMC Pediatrichealt
Heflin, Rothbart, Mackenzie-Liu paper published in Population Research and Policy Review
Heflin paper on hypertension, diabetes and medication adherence among older SNAP published in JAG
Maxwell scholars publish book on public policy and the life course
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Heflin discusses food insecurity in military, veteran families in Military Times
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Heflin, Rothbart study on early childhood participation in SNAP and TANF published in PR&PR
Heflin featured in The Well article on material hardship, COVID-19
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Unmet Needs Associated with Increased Stress and Poor Physical and Mental Health in Early Adulthood
This research brief examines how different types of material hardship (difficulty paying for food, bills, and health care) are associated with self-rated health, depression, sleep problems, and suicidal thoughts among U.S. young adults (ages 24-32).
Heflin article on food & nutrition policy featured in Life Course Implications of US Public Policies
The author first provides an overview of the prevalence of food insecurity by age. Then, the author provides a brief summary of the food programs that are currently available in the United States and discusses how the life-course perspective can inform future policy and research.
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Heflin paper on child well-being and Rental Assistance Demonstration published in Cityscape
Heflin discusses impact of COVID-19 on food security in Daily Gazette
In a choice between basic necessities, often, food is the first expense to be slashed, a decision that can result in adverse health effects for high-risk people. "This could put a further strain on the non-COVID health care system," says Colleen Heflin, professor of public administration and international affairs.
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Heflin, Lopoo study on collaboration across social programs published
New threats, familiar challenges: Maxwell responds to COVID-19
“The COVID pandemic is a great example of a current event that is changing every aspect of society—from how families are organized to how we deliver education and the structure of work,” says Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs Colleen Heflin.
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Heflin article on food insecurity and educational attainment published in Social Problems
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