Growing Strong Study of Unconditional Cash Transfers Plus Peer Support for Families With Babies in Homeless Shelters
Launched by VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY · Mar 14, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of September 10, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The Growing Strong Study is exploring a new way to help families with young children who are living in homeless shelters. The program provides families with unconditional cash gifts of $1,500 each month for two years, along with optional peer support from others in similar situations. The goal is to see if this financial help can shorten the time families spend in shelters and improve their overall well-being, compared to families who receive a smaller amount of $50 each month or those who receive standard care in the shelter system.
To be eligible for this study, families must have a child under two years old and be currently living in a homeless shelter. An adult in the family, usually the mother, must also have custody of the child. Participants will be divided into different groups to see how varying levels of cash support affect their situation. The study is currently recruiting families in New York City, and all families who qualify can participate, regardless of their specific structure. This trial aims to understand if providing more financial support can make a meaningful difference for families in need.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- • Note that New York City has a right to shelter. When a family applies for shelter, the City assigns them to a shelter temporarily while City workers determine whether the family is truly homeless. If so, the City will deem the family "eligible" for shelter. If not, the family must leave.
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • A family has been found "eligible" for shelter (as described above) within the past 30 days
- • The family has a baby who meets the age criteria (under 2 years of age)
- • There is an adult 18 or over who has custody of the child (typically the mother)
- • The family speaks English or Spanish
- • The family lives in a designated Win shelter
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • None: any family configuration is permissible
About Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a prestigious research institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials and translational research. With a strong emphasis on collaboration across various disciplines, Vanderbilt leverages its state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse team of experts to conduct rigorous clinical studies. The university is dedicated to improving patient outcomes by exploring novel therapeutic interventions and enhancing understanding of disease mechanisms. Through its robust clinical research infrastructure, Vanderbilt University aims to contribute significantly to the scientific community and the development of effective healthcare solutions.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
New York, New York, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Marybeth Shinn, PhD
Principal Investigator
Vanderbilt University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported