Helping Latino children get ready for school through pediatric care.
Latino School Readiness: Engaging Pediatric and Early Childhood Systems to Adapt and Pilot Family Centered Primary Care Interventions
This study is all about helping Latino children get ready for school by using the trusted connections they have with their pediatricians, and it will provide families with helpful tools and support to make the transition to preschool easier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11031963 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving school readiness for Latino children by leveraging the trusted relationships they have with pediatricians. It aims to adapt and pilot family-centered primary care interventions that address the unique economic and cultural barriers these families face. The project will involve developing tools such as skills checklists and text message reminders, as well as providing automatic referrals to preschool and coaching for parents. By integrating these supports into pediatric care, the goal is to enhance the early childhood education experience for Latino families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latino families with young children who are preparing to enter school.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to Latino families or those who are not in the early childhood age group may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve school readiness and academic success for Latino children from low-income families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating health care and early childhood education can lead to improved outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Peterson, Jaime — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Peterson, Jaime
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.