Jump Start on the Go: Improving Resiliency and the Social-Emotional Development of At-Risk Preschool Children

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI · Apr 15, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The "Jump Start on the Go" study is looking at a new program called JS Go, which is an app designed to help improve the emotional well-being and behavior of young children in daycare settings. The goal is to see if this app can help at-risk preschoolers become more resilient, meaning they can better handle challenges and stress. The study is currently recruiting participants, and they are particularly interested in childcare centers that serve low-income families and reflect the ethnic diversity of the Miami Dade County area.

To be eligible for the study, children must be between the ages of 2 and 5 and enrolled in a participating childcare center. Parents should speak English, Spanish, or Creole. If your child is eligible, you can expect to provide some information about their behavior and development throughout the study. This research aims to create stronger support systems for children, helping improve their social and emotional skills in a fun and engaging way.

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Eligibility criteria

• Centers Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Centers must have \>30 children ages 2-to-5
• • 2. Center must serve low income families
• • 3. Centers must reflect the ethnic diversity of the Miami Dade County Public School System (60% Hispanic, 20% Non-Hispanic Black, 20% Non-Hispanic White).
• Participants Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Participants must speak English or Spanish or Creole
• • 2. Parents must have a child enrolled in the childcare center that is participating in the study.
• • 3. Children ages 2-5: Parent reported data (name, Date of Birth, behaviors)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. any participants who do not speak English or Spanish or Creole.