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Study of Child Care Arrangements in New York City Neighborhoods
General Information
View a brief abstract of this project.
| Evaluator(s) |
Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University |
| Investigator(s) |
Ajay Chaudry
(Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University)
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| Domain |
Child/Family Community/Neighborhood |
| Status | Completed with continuing analysis |
| Duration | Sep 2000 - Sep 2001 |
| Type |
Research and/or Program Evaluation |
| Program/Policy Description | The project analyzes child care arrangements among low-income families. It explores how children's care patterns change in neighborhoods, how care patterns change in response to increased work by mothers, and how these changes alter how poor children spend their time. |
| Notes | No notes reported. |
| Last Updated | 05/10/01 |
| Type of Summary | Unreviewed |
| Contact(s) |
Ajay Chaudry (not reported)
Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University not reported (T) not reported (F) not reported |
| Submitter(s) |
Research Forum Staff (info@researchforum.org)
National Center for Children In Poverty 215 West 125th St, 3rd Fl (T) (646)284-9600 (F) not reported |
Populations Studied
| Target Population |
Children Social/Community service agencies Low-income households |
| Subgroups Analyzed |
None |
| Sample Size and Unit | 40-50 families using child care. |
| Execution | 44 mothers interviewed. |
Sites Studied
2 low-income neighborhoods in New York CityProgram Components, Policies, and Activities Evaluated
Social/Support services
| Variation in program components across sites? | No |
Outcomes Assessed
Family and relationship outcomes
Child Outcomes
Types of Studies
| Type | Descriptive/Analytical Study |
Data Sources
| Source | Direct observations of child interactions |
| Source | Interview |
| Source | Field Research |
| Source | Ethnography |
Findings Available
Interim Descriptive/Analytical FindingsRecommendations
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