After-school programs for kids from low-income families
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether participating in after-school and summer programs improves outcomes for children in kindergarten through 4th grade. It mainly focuses on kids attending partner schools and whose families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
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Who can take part
- Be in kindergarten through 4th grade
- Attend a school that is part of the study (a partner school)
- Your family qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
- You (a parent/guardian) agree by signing the study consent form
- Plan for your child to stay in the program for about 14 months without relocating, and don’t already plan to enroll in a competing summer camp/after-school program during that time
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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