Welfare Reform: Effects of Changes Made to the Summer Food Service Program
T-RCED-98-120
Published: Mar 10, 1998. Publicly Released: Mar 10, 1998.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reported on the changes made to the Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Summer Food Service Program, focusing on the: (1) effects these changes had on the number of sponsors and children participating in the program in 1997; and (2) potential effect of the reduced subsidies for the future.
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ChildrenFederal grantsstate relationsFood programs for childrenIntergovernmental fiscal relationsProgram evaluationState-administered programsSubsidiesWelfare benefitsParticipation rates