Support for families of children with chronic health issues and social needs
Official title: Family-Centered Community Health Worker Support for Children with Chronic Conditions and Unmet Social Needs
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-10928211 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping families with kids who have ongoing health issues and also struggle with things like not having enough food or a stable home, by using community health workers to guide them through the healthcare and social services they need for better overall health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $145,778 |
| NIH project number | 5K08HS029396-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10928211 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children with chronic health conditions who come from low-income families and experience unmet social needs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have chronic health conditions or those who do not face social challenges may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing family-centered support for children with chronic conditions who also face unmet social needs, such as food insecurity and housing instability. It aims to improve care coordination by utilizing community health workers to assist families in navigating complex healthcare and social service systems. The approach is designed to address both medical and social challenges, ultimately promoting better health outcomes for these children. By engaging caregivers and providing tailored resources, the project seeks to enhance access to necessary care and support.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health and well-being of children with chronic conditions by addressing both their medical and social needs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community health worker-led interventions can effectively improve health outcomes for underserved populations, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vasan, Aditi — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Vasan, Aditi
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.