Ignite Creation Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:35 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:35 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06505811
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
None
First Post:
2024-07-11
Brief Title:
Evaluation of the Pomona Household Universal Grant HUG Program
Sponsor:
None
Organization:
None
Study Overview
Official Title:
Mixed-methods Evaluation of City of Pomonas Guaranteed Income Program for Parents With Children Under the Age of Four
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
No
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The City of Pomona is launching the Pomona Household Universal Grant HUG program in the Summer of 2024 Pomona HUG is a pilot project that will provide 250 parentscaregivers with children under 4 years old 500 a month for 18 months Pomonas guaranteed income GI initiative provides relief for the most economically vulnerable households The study will investigate the impacts of GI on financial security material hardship health and well-being food security social support parenting and childhood development The intervention group will be compared to a control group of 350 parentscaregivers receiving only a nominal 20 amount per month during the 18 month period
Detailed Description:
GI programs are commonly depicted as catalysts for reshaping social welfare paradigms Such programs not only address immediate material hardship through consistent and unconditional financial support but also have the potential to confer broader societal benefit For instance GI programs can reduce income inequality enhance socio-economic conditions and improve health outcomes and overall well being
The early years of a childs life hold profound significance as approximately 90 of brain development occurs before age five This period lays the crucial foundation for lasting effects presenting a valuable opportunity to implement an innovative two-generation GI initiative in Pomona California By adopting a comprehensive two-generation approach Pomona can pave the way for transformative change in equipping parentscaregivers with the means to secure basic necessities such as food clothing and shelter for themselves and their children By alleviating the stress of financial instability parentscaregivers are empowered to focus on their education skill development career prospects and responsive parenting Consequently the ripple effects hold promise to disrupt the cycle of poverty offering a brighter future for both children and their families
The investigators guiding research questions are to examine how GI impacts family and ecosystem outcomes The evaluation utilizes a mixed methods approach employing a randomized controlled trial RCT design which includes parent surveys home-based observations and semi-structured qualitative interviewsThe study includes a total of N600 dyads parentcaregiver and child with n250 receiving 500 GI monthly for 18 months and a control group of n350 receiving 20 per month for the same duration Baseline one-year and follow-up surveys at the two-year mark will be administered to all participants Home observations will be conducted with all 600 participants to better understand the impact of GI on parent-child relationships Lastly qualitative interviews will be conducted with a subset of parents receiving GI n30 and those who do not n30 to gain a deeper understanding of the interventions impact
The early years of a childs life hold profound significance as approximately 90 of brain development occurs before age five This period lays the crucial foundation for lasting effects presenting a valuable opportunity to implement an innovative two-generation GI initiative in Pomona California By adopting a comprehensive two-generation approach Pomona can pave the way for transformative change in equipping parentscaregivers with the means to secure basic necessities such as food clothing and shelter for themselves and their children By alleviating the stress of financial instability parentscaregivers are empowered to focus on their education skill development career prospects and responsive parenting Consequently the ripple effects hold promise to disrupt the cycle of poverty offering a brighter future for both children and their families
The investigators guiding research questions are to examine how GI impacts family and ecosystem outcomes The evaluation utilizes a mixed methods approach employing a randomized controlled trial RCT design which includes parent surveys home-based observations and semi-structured qualitative interviewsThe study includes a total of N600 dyads parentcaregiver and child with n250 receiving 500 GI monthly for 18 months and a control group of n350 receiving 20 per month for the same duration Baseline one-year and follow-up surveys at the two-year mark will be administered to all participants Home observations will be conducted with all 600 participants to better understand the impact of GI on parent-child relationships Lastly qualitative interviews will be conducted with a subset of parents receiving GI n30 and those who do not n30 to gain a deeper understanding of the interventions impact
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None