US Safety Net Helps Protect Children from Abuse and Neglect, and Some of Those Programs Are Threatened by Proposed Budget Cuts

May 15, 2025

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Presented by The Conversation

Proposed budget cuts by President Trump threaten crucial support programs for low-income families, potentially putting children’s safety and well-being at risk. Research shows that reducing poverty and increasing access to essential services like child care and health care can prevent child abuse and neglect, while cuts to these programs could have far-reaching, harmful consequences for both children and society. The question remains: will these budget decisions jeopardize the progress made in child welfare?

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