Intervention to support Black and Latino children in high-poverty schools affected by COVID-19
Multi-level evidence-based intervention to reduce health and education disparities among children of color in high-poverty schools in historically disinvested neighborhoods hardest hit by the pandemic
This study is looking at how well ParentCorps helps young children from Black and Latino families in New York City who are in pre-K programs, especially after the tough times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, by strengthening the connection between families and schools to boost kids' mental health and learning.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896080 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research evaluates the effectiveness of ParentCorps, a multi-level intervention designed to support children in high-poverty pre-K programs, particularly focusing on Black and Latino children in New York City. The program aims to address the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disproportionately affected these communities. By enhancing family-school connections and creating supportive environments, the intervention seeks to improve mental health and educational outcomes for young children. Families will receive resources and support to navigate challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Latino children aged 0-11 years who are enrolled in pre-K programs in high-poverty schools in New York City.
Not a fit: Children outside of the targeted age range or those not enrolled in the specified pre-K programs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and educational outcomes of children of color in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions targeting educational and health disparities in similar populations have shown promising results, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brotman, Laurie Miller — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Brotman, Laurie Miller
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.