AdvertisementCities that offer financial support to low-income families could see a decline in child abuse rates, researchers say.
Welfare referrals can stem from suspected physical harm of a child, sexual abuse of a child, or situations where a child isn't given basic necessities.
Economic stress creates risk factors for abuseDarwiche is a pediatrician at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and specializes in cases of child abuse.
Financial safety nets could reduce child neglectDarwiche called income support a prevention strategy for child abuse.
Child tax credits, similarly, allow some families to rise out of poverty by offering ongoing financial relief to adults with dependents.
Persons:
—, Dr, Sabrina Darwiche, Darwiche, hospitalizations, Zoe Bouchelle, Bouchelle
Organizations:
Service, Children's Hospital, Philadelphia's, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Financial, SNAP, Denver, Biden Administration, ARPA, Denver Health, Children's
Locations:
America, San Antonio, Austin