Identifying and supporting children and families experiencing food insecurity
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Abstract
Resource summary: This short article outlines the signs of food insecurity, management strategies and the types of programs and interventions available to support families. It draws on existing research and practice resources on food insecurity to guide practitioners on how to identify and support children and families experiencing food insecurity. This resource serves as an introductory guide. While it offers practical suggestions for practitioners, it does not explore the complexity of this topic in depth.
This is the second article in a series about food insecurity. We recommend you read the first article, What is food insecurity and how does it impact child mental health and wellbeing, for background information before reading this article.
Note: The two food insecurity articles focus on evidence that is based mostly in Western high-income countries. They do not cover issues related to food insecurity in low- and middle-income countries.
Keywords
food insecurity, child well-being, child mental health, family support, vulnerable families, food access, food assistance, food relief programs, nutrition support, early intervention, community services, practitioner guidance, identification of food insecurity, food security screening, family welfare, social determinants of health, child development, public health
Document Type
Other
Date of Publication
7-2026
Publisher
Emerging Minds
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences / Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute
Content Type
Metadata only
Recommended Citation
Truong, M., Sambell, R., & Godrich, S. (2026, July). Identifying and supporting children and families experiencing food insecurity. Emerging Minds. https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/identifying-and-supporting-children-and-families-experiencing-food-insecurity