Award
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 5R01HD116435-02
Efficacy of Center-based Childcare to Mitigate Unhealthy Weight Gain in Preschoolers from Low-income Households During the Summer
Recipient
COLUMBIA
Award Amount
$627,740.00
Ceiling
$627,740.00
Awarded
June 25, 2026
Identifier
5R01HD116435-02
Award for a study funded by NICHD to evaluate the effectiveness of center-based childcare in reducing unhealthy weight gain among low-income preschoolers during summer, including assessments of health behaviors, parental well-being, employment, and cost-effectiveness.
Description
This procurement involves a study on the impact of providing free center-based childcare during summer on weight status and health behaviors of preschoolers from low-income households. The project is funded by NICHD and has a total award amount of $627,740. The project aims to evaluate changes in preschoolers' weight and health behaviors, as well as parental well-being and employment, using a pragmatic randomized design with 300 preschoolers. The study also assesses cost-effectiveness of the intervention.