Improving parenting skills to help young children succeed in school
Official title: Strengthening Parenting, Young Children's Social-Behavioral Competence, and Kindergarten Readiness in Schools Serving Low-Income Communities
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10917043 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a parenting program called the Chicago Parent Program to help parents in low-income communities support their young children’s social and emotional skills, making it easier for them to get ready for kindergarten.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $685,400 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD108160-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10917043 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are parents of children aged 0-11 who are enrolled in prekindergarten programs in low-income communities.
✕Less likely to help
Children and families not living in low-income areas or those not enrolled in prekindergarten programs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the social, emotional, and behavioral skills of children aged 0-11 from low-income communities by strengthening parenting practices. It involves a parenting program called the Chicago Parent Program, which will be implemented in prekindergarten settings in Title 1 schools. The program aims to engage parents as active partners in their children's education, thereby improving children's readiness for kindergarten and their overall social-emotional competence. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this program through a cluster randomized design involving multiple schools and families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved social-emotional skills and better school readiness for children from low-income backgrounds.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar parenting programs in improving child outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for positive impact.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gross, Deborah a. — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Gross, Deborah a.
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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.