Pomona Household Universal Grant program for parents and caregivers
Mixed-methods Evaluation of City of Pomona's Guaranteed Income Program for Parents With Children Under the Age of Four
This study is testing whether giving $500 a month for 18 months to low-income parents and caregivers of young children can improve their family's financial security, health, and child development compared to a group that gets less money.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, Los Angeles Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06505811 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The Pomona Household Universal Grant (HUG) program aims to provide financial support to economically vulnerable parents and caregivers of children under four years old by offering $500 monthly for 18 months. This pilot project will compare the impacts of guaranteed income on various aspects of family well-being, including financial security, health, and child development, against a control group receiving a nominal amount. The study employs a randomized controlled trial design to evaluate the effectiveness of this two-generation approach in alleviating poverty and enhancing family dynamics.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are parents or legal guardians of children aged prenatal to under 4 years old who live in Pomona and meet specific economic criteria.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in Pomona or do not meet the eligibility criteria related to economic hardship or child age may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the financial stability and overall well-being of participating families, leading to better outcomes for children.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies on guaranteed income programs have shown promising results in improving economic stability and health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this initiative.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Must live in the City of Pomona; Must be 18 years old upon application submission; Must be the parent or legal guardian of a child aged prenatal to under 4 years old at the time of application; Must meet at least one of the following qualifiers (#1-4): Experienced negative impact due to the Covid-19 pandemic including: * The participant or anyone in the participant's household experienced unemployment during the pandemic. * The participant or anyone in the participant's household experienced increased food or housing insecurity during or as a result of the pandemic. Home address is located within a qualified census tract (QCT). Participant currently receiving any of the below benefits: * Federal Pell Grants * Free-and Reduced-Priced Lunch (NSLP) and/or School Breakfast (SBP) programs * Head Start and/or Early Head Start * Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) * Section 8 Vouchers : Public Housing \& Housing Choice Vouchers * Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Social Security * CalFresh or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) * Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) * Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) * Medicaid or MediCal * Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) * Childcare Subsidies through Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Program * Household income is at or below 65% AMI (Area Median Income) In order to be approved for the program, the participant agrees to Informed Research Consent. Exclusion Criteria: Individuals that do not meet one or more of the inclusion criteria listed above.
Where this trial is running
Los Angeles, California
- University of California, Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Judith L Perrigo, PhD — University of California, Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Judith L Perrigo, PhD
- Email: jperrigo@luskin.ucla.edu
- Phone: 8188224406
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.