Decades of research show that early psychosocial stress, including chronic exposure to adversity, can shape how a child's ...

A majority of college students report lacking sufficient food or access to stable housing while enrolled, and a new study shows a connection between generational wealth and a student’s level of basic ...

As families prepare their 2026 financial plans, a recent analysis from InvestorsObserver reveals that raising five children has become unaffordable for the average American household. Across 50 major ...

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The congressional Republican tax and budget plan would slash programs that provide food, health care, and other supports to America’s children. Children play on the east front lawn of the U.S. Capitol ...

We appear to be in the middle of a crisis in childhood independence. A recent study in the Journal of Pediatrics made headlines with evidence showing a link between lower independence in today's ...

At UC Davis, we believe everyone deserves to have their basic needs met. The Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center helps by providing access to nutritious food, assistance applying for CalFresh and other ...

Student Success Programs has announced the launch of Purdue’s Basic Needs Program in place of what was Span Plan Nontraditional Student Services. The Purdue Basic Needs Program improves student ...

Welcome to the Basic Needs Program website! At Santa Clara University, we believe that every student deserves access to the essentials for a healthy and fulfilling life. We’re dedicated to ensuring ...