Evidence suggests the 2021 temporary Child Tax Credit expansion reduced material hardship and improved parental mental health. This expansion was also associated with improvements in child behavioral health.
Quoted Staff Member
December 16, 2025
The Milbank Quarterly: The 2021 Child Tax Credit and Children’s Health and Well-Being: Evidence From a National Longitudinal Study
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