The New York City Longitudinal Study of Young Children’s Health and Development (Early Childhood Poverty Tracker) is a study of New York City parents with young children. Supported by Robin Hood and conducted in collaboration with the Center on Poverty and Social Policy (CPSP), the study tracks the conditions that lead to a better quality of life for families with children.
Study participants were recruited when children were age 0-3, after parents completed the Department of Health's NYC Kids survey, a large-scale survey of parents in New York City. The study team is following up with periodic surveys about key childhood conditions and transitions, such as child care and early schooling. Also included are experiences such as household disruptions, health problems, job loss, and material hardship, which can challenge families and impact children, as well as family, community, and public/private resources to address these challenges. In addition to analysis of survey data, the team will also link survey data to administrative data from the New York City Department of Education and other agencies.
Research Questions Includes
- How families are managing the transition back to school and work post-COVID
- How child care disruptions affect parents’ employment and families’ wellbeing
- What factors influence families’ decisions to move out of NYC
For more information visit:
https://www.robinhood.org/earlychildhoodpovertytracker/
