The Evaluation of the Summer EBT for Children Demonstration (SEBTC)

August 23, 2016 updated by: Abt Associates

The Evaluation of the Summer Electronic Benefits for Children Demonstration

The Summer Electronic Benefit for Children (SEBTC) demonstration provided food assistance to households with school-aged children during the summer through electronic benefit transfer (EBT) procedures used by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) programs. The evaluation design included two components: an impact study and an implementation study. The evaluation assessed the impact of SEBTC on children's food security and nutritional status, household food expenditures and purchasing behaviors, parental perceptions, and participation in nutrition assistance programs. The implementation study analyzed SEBTC use patterns using administrative data, and described demonstration implementation and costs.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The SEBTC evaluation took place in the summers of 2011 through 2014. Ten grantees implemented the demonstration in a total of 16 sites; the number of participating sites and/or the evaluation components differed by year. In 2011, 5 grantees with five sites participated and the evaluation included implementation and cost analysis, EBT analysis, and an impact study. In 2012, 10 grantees implemented SEBTC in 14 sites and the evaluation included the same study components. In 2013, four grantees with six sites participated and the study components included EBT analysis and an impact study (no implementation or cost data collection). Finally, in 2014, three grantees participated in three sites and only implementation data were collected. Information on human subjects was collected for the evaluation's impact evaluation.

Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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85000

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

4 years to 18 years (ADULT, CHILD)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Households with children who were certified to receive the National School Lunch program or the School Breakfast Program in the prior school year in participating sites, Summers 2011-2013

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: NONE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

A group or subgroup of participants in a clinical trial that receives a specific intervention/treatment, or no intervention, according to the trial's protocol.
Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
EXPERIMENTAL: $60 SEBTC Benefit Group
Households received $60 per summer month when school was not in session for each eligible child (Summers 2011-2013).
Other: SEBTC
SEBTC benefits were issued on EBT cards using either the existing EBT delivery systems for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC). Sites selected only one of the two EBT systems to be used to implement SEBTC prior to random assignment; households were not randomized to a specific delivery system.
Other Names:
  • food assistance
  • electronic benefit transfer payments
EXPERIMENTAL: $30 SEBTC Benefit Group
Households received $30 per summer month when school was not in session for each eligible child (Summer 2013 only).
Other: SEBTC
SEBTC benefits were issued on EBT cards using either the existing EBT delivery systems for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC). Sites selected only one of the two EBT systems to be used to implement SEBTC prior to random assignment; households were not randomized to a specific delivery system.
Other Names:
  • food assistance
  • electronic benefit transfer payments
NO_INTERVENTION: No Intervention Group
Households with eligible children were not issued SEBTC benefits (Summers 2011 and 2012)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Very low food security among children according to the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module, 30-day reference period
Time Frame: Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
The food intake of any child in the household is reduced and their normal eating patterns are disrupted because the household lacks money and other resources for food
Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Food insecurity among children according to the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module, 30-day reference period
Time Frame: Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Any child in the household experienced very low food security or experienced reduced quality, variety, or desirability of diet.
Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Children's fruit and vegetable consumption
Time Frame: Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Average daily cup equivalents of fruit and vegetables
Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Children's fruit and vegetable consumption without fried potatoes
Time Frame: Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Average daily cup equivalents of fruit and vegetables, excluding fried potatoes
Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
children's whole grain consumption
Time Frame: between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Average daily consumption of whole grains (in ounces)
between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Children's dairy consumption
Time Frame: Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Average daily dairy consumption cup equivalents
Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Children's consumption of low- and non-fat milk
Time Frame: Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Any milk consumed was low- or non-fat
Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Children's consumption of added sugars
Time Frame: Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Average daily consumption of added sugars (in teaspoons)
Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Children's consumption of added sugars excluding cereals
Time Frame: Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Average daily consumption of added sugars excluding cereals (in teaspoons)
Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Children's consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages
Time Frame: Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Average daily consumption of sugars (in teaspoons) from sugar-sweetened beverages
Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued

Other Outcome Measures

Other Outcome Measures

For clinical trials, a planned measurement described in the protocol that is used to determine the effect of an intervention/treatment on participants. For observational studies, a measurement or observation that is used to describe patterns of diseases or traits, or associations with exposures, risk factors, or treatment. Types of outcome measures include primary outcome measure and secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Participation in SNAP
Time Frame: Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Household participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Participation in WIC
Time Frame: Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Household participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children
Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Food expenditures
Time Frame: Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued
Total food expenditures from all sources (e.g., cash, SNAP, SEBTC)
Between 30 and 120 days after SEBTC benefits were issued

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

The organization or person who initiates the study and who has authority and control over the study.
Abt Associates

Collaborators

Collaborators

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Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Maxiumus

Investigators

Investigators

A researcher involved in a clinical study. Related terms include site principal investigator, site sub-investigator, study chair, study director, and study principal investigator.
  • Principal Investigator: Stephen Bell, Ph.D., Abt Associates
  • Principal Investigator: Ronette Briefel, Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

  • Briefel R, Collins A, Bellotti J, Klerman J, Logan CW, Cabili C, Rowe G, Greece J, Owens C, Weiss A. 2011. Congressional Status Report: Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Demonstrations. Alexandria, V: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service.
  • Briefel R, Collins A, Rowe G, Wolf A, Klerman JA, Logan CW, Wulsin CS, Enver A, Owens C, Jacobson J, Bell S. 2012. Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (SEBTC) Demonstration: 2012 Congressional Status Report. Alexandria, VA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service.
  • Collins A, Briefel R, Klerman JA, Rowe G, Wolf A, Logan CW, Gordon A, Wolfson C, Enver A, l Owens C, Cabili C, Bell S. 2013. Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (SEBTC) Demonstration: Evaluation Findings for the Full Implementation Year. Alexandria, VA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
  • Collins AM, Briefel R, Klerman JA, Wolf A, Rowe G, Enver A, Logan CW, Fatima S, Komarovksy M, Lyskawa J, Bell S. 2014. Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (SEBTC) Demonstration: Findings for the Third Implementation Year. Alexandria, VA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service.
  • Collins A, Briefel R, Klerman JA, Bell S, Belotti J, Logan C, Gordon A, Wolfe A, McLaughlin S, Enver A, Fernandes M, Wolfson C, Komorovsky M, Cabili C, Owens, C. 2012. Summer EBT for Children Demonstration: Evaluation Findings for the Proof of Concept Year. Alexandria, VA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service.
  • Collins AM, Briefel, R, Klerman JA, Rowe G, Wolf A, Logan C, Enver A, Fatima S, Gordon A, Lyskawa A. (2016). Summer Electronic Benefits for Children Demonstration: Summary Report. Alexandria, VA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service.
  • Collins AM, Klerman JA, Briefel R, Rowe G, Gordon AR, Logan CW, Wolf A, Bell SH. A Summer Nutrition Benefit Pilot Program and Low-income Children's Food Security. Pediatrics. 2018 Apr;141(4):e20171657. doi: 10.1542/peds.2017-1657.

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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January 1, 2011

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

Primary Completion

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September 1, 2013

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

Study Completion

The date on which the last participant in a clinical study was examined or received an intervention/treatment to collect final data for the primary outcome measures, secondary outcome measures, and adverse events (that is, the last participant's last visit). The "anticipated" study completion date is the date that the researchers think will be the study completion date.
September 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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August 16, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 23, 2016

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

First Posted

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August 24, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

Last Update Posted

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August 24, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 23, 2016

Last Verified

Last Verified

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August 1, 2016

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  • 17322

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

IPD Plan Description

Contract deliverables include restricted and public use data sets

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