2016 UAA Annual Conference

In the wake of the Great Recession, the combination of declining wage and job opportunities and ever more limited support from the federal safety net has put tremendous stress on low income families that has consequences for youth living in these households. This panel will explore teen food insecurity, the economic role that many young people play to help their families make ends meet, the long-term consequences of this role, as well as implications for both federal policy and community efforts to support youth and their families.

Stepping up to Make Ends Meet: The Role of Teens in Food Insecure Families
Molly Scott, The Urban Institute; Susan Popkin, The Urban Institute; Abigail Baum, The Urban Institute; David Blount, The Urban Institute; Sade Adeeyo, The Urban Institute

Long Term Consequences of Youth Taking on Early Economic Responsibility in Their Families
Sierra Latham, The Urban Institute; Molly Scott, The Urban Institute; Heather Koball, The Urban Institute

Exploring a Community-Based Approach to Addressing Teen Food Insecurity
Martha Galvez, The Urban Institute; Susan Popkin, The Urban Institute; Priya Saxena, the Urban Institute; David Blount, The Urban Institute; Sade Adeeyo, The Urban Institute

Building a Curriculum to Support Youth-Led Solutions to Teen Food Insecurity
David Blount, The Urban Institute; Martha Galvez, The Urban Institute; Susan Popkin, the Urban Institute; Priya Saxena, the Urban Institute; Sade Adeeyo, the Urban Institute