This research project is a small-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT) of an innovative program based in New York City called Room to Grow (RtG). Room to Grow's mission is to enrich the lives of babies born into poverty throughout their critical first three years of development. The research-informed program model combines tailored, one-on-one sessions with an expert clinical social worker in-person every three months plus ongoing communication (via phone and email), provision of essential baby items, and connections to vital community resources. The goal of Room to Grow's innovative program is to help parents increase the probability that their children will enter school ready to learn and continue on to meet their full potential in education, work, and citizenship. The therapeutic, psychodynamic approach and robust three-year long relationship with families is designed to act as the catalyst for sustainable, long-term change in parenting methods and family system stability. Critically, and in contrast to other programs aimed at improving parenting and child development, Room to Grow believes that providing concrete material assistance enhances the effectiveness of counseling and referrals to low-income families by reducing economic stress and freeing up scarce resources.
Age range
16 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Mean Score of Depressive Symptoms Using the CES-D Scale
Timeframe: At Baseline (weeks 28-34 of pregnancy); 10.5 months after birth of child; 25 months after birth of child
Mean Score of Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Timeframe: At Baseline (weeks 28-34 of pregnancy); 10.5 months after birth of child; 25 months after birth of child
Mean Score of Parental Sense of Competence Using PSOC Scale
Timeframe: At Baseline (weeks 28-34 of pregnancy); 10.5 months after birth of child; 25 months after birth of child
Mean Score of the Confusion, Hubbub, and Order Scale (CHAOS)
Timeframe: At Baseline (weeks 28-34 of pregnancy); 10.5 months after birth of child; 25 months after birth of child
Mean Score of Cognitive Stimulation in the Home (STIMQ)
Timeframe: 10.5 months after birth of child; 25 months after birth of child
Mean Score of Aggravation in Parenting Scale
Timeframe: 10.5 months after birth of child; 25 months after birth of child
Number of Toys and Goods in the Home
Timeframe: 10.5 months after birth of child; 25 months after birth of child
Worry Enough Money for Baby Scale Score
Timeframe: At Baseline (weeks 28-34 of pregnancy); 10.5 months after birth of child; 25 months after birth of child
Mean Score of Parent Supportiveness Using the 3-bag Task
Timeframe: At follow-up in-person meeting (42-72 months after birth of child)
Mean Score of Parent Detachment Using 3 Bag-task
Timeframe: At follow-up in-person meeting (42-72 months after birth of child)
Mean Proportion Correct Score on Working Memory Span Performance
Timeframe: At follow-up in-person meeting (42- 72 months after birth of child)
Mean Proportion Correct Score on Inhibitory Motor Control Performance
Timeframe: At follow-up in-person meeting (42-72 months after birth of child)
Mean Proportion Correct Score on Attention Shifting Performance
Timeframe: At follow-up in-person meeting (42-72 months after birth of child)
Mean Language Total Standard Score
Timeframe: At follow-up in-person meeting (42-72 months after birth of child)