How migration affects the health and development of U.S.-born children living in Mexico and the U.S.
Official title: Migration and Place of Settlement and Child Health and Development: U.S.-born children in Mexico and United States
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-10828900 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how U.S.-born children living in Mexico, especially those who moved there because their parents were deported, are doing compared to kids who stayed in the U.S., focusing on things like family life, school, healthcare, and money, to better understand their challenges and help improve their lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | April 15, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $73,912 |
| NIH project number | 5R03HD107298-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10828900 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are U.S.-born children living in Mexico, especially those who have migrated due to their parents' deportation.
✕Less likely to help
Children who are not U.S.-born or who do not have a connection to the migration experiences of their parents may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the health and development of U.S.-born children who live in Mexico, particularly those who have migrated due to their parents' deportation. By analyzing census data from both countries, the study aims to compare the socioeconomic conditions of these children with those of their peers who remain in the U.S. The research will focus on factors such as family structure, school enrollment, access to healthcare, and economic resources. This comprehensive approach will help identify the unique challenges faced by these children and inform policies to support their well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved policies and resources that enhance the health and development of U.S.-born children living in Mexico.
How similar studies have gone: While research on immigrant children has been conducted, this specific focus on U.S.-born children living in Mexico is relatively novel and has not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hamilton, Erin R — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Hamilton, Erin R
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.