Trial Outcomes & Findings for Baby's First Years (NCT NCT03593356)

NCT ID: NCT03593356

Last Updated: 2026-06-02

Results Overview

Measured by an index of six items (see Appendix Table 7 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 3; Maximum score: 14. Higher score indicates a worse outcome. Reference: Halim, M. L., Yoshikawa, H., \& Amodio, D. M. (2013). Cross-generational effects of discrimination among immigrant mothers: Perceived discrimination predicts child's healthcare visits for illness. Health Psychology, 32(2), 203.

Recruitment status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

1000 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Age 36 months

Results posted on

2026-06-02

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Age 1 Wave
STARTED
400
600
Age 1 Wave
COMPLETED
383
548
Age 1 Wave
NOT COMPLETED
17
52
Age 2 Wave
STARTED
397
599
Age 2 Wave
COMPLETED
377
545
Age 2 Wave
NOT COMPLETED
20
54
Age 3 Wave
STARTED
397
598
Age 3 Wave
COMPLETED
380
542
Age 3 Wave
NOT COMPLETED
17
56
Age 4 Wave
STARTED
395
589
Age 4 Wave
COMPLETED
375
517
Age 4 Wave
NOT COMPLETED
20
72

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Baby's First Years

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=400 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=600 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Total
n=1000 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
0 Participants
n=267 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
400 Participants
n=9 Participants
600 Participants
n=27 Participants
1000 Participants
n=267 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
0 Participants
n=267 Participants
Age, Continuous
27.38 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.86 • n=9 Participants
26.80 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.82 • n=27 Participants
27.03 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.84 • n=267 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
400 Participants
n=9 Participants
600 Participants
n=27 Participants
1000 Participants
n=267 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
0 Participants
n=267 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White, non-Hispanic
34 Participants
n=9 Participants
67 Participants
n=27 Participants
101 Participants
n=267 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black, non-Hispanic
177 Participants
n=9 Participants
237 Participants
n=27 Participants
414 Participants
n=267 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Multiple races, non-Hispanic
12 Participants
n=9 Participants
24 Participants
n=27 Participants
36 Participants
n=267 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other race, non-Hispanic or unknown
11 Participants
n=9 Participants
29 Participants
n=27 Participants
40 Participants
n=267 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
166 Participants
n=9 Participants
243 Participants
n=27 Participants
409 Participants
n=267 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
400 participants
n=9 Participants
600 participants
n=27 Participants
1000 participants
n=267 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Population: An additional 31 participants attempted this assessment but were excluded from analysis for the following reasons: child's behavior or responses did not yield a valid score (n=25); technical error (n=4); experimenter error (n=1); primary language neither English nor Spanish (n=1).

Measured by Receptive One Word Picture Vocabulary Test (ROWPVT). We analyze conceptual vocabulary scores. Minimum raw value: 0; Maximum raw value: 111. Higher score indicates a better outcome. References: Martin, N. A., \& Brownell, R. (2011). ROWPVT-4: Receptive One-Word Picture Vocabulary Test.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=404 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=296 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Language Development: Vocabulary
41.00 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 16.20
39.20 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 15.52

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Expressive One-Word Picture Vocabulary (EOWPVT) monolingual and bilingual version. Score range monolingual version: 0-185, bilingual version: 0-180; higher scores indicate better performance. Because the two versions of the test are not co-normed, the primary outcome will be a derived "conceptual score" or sum of the raw scores on all individual items that appear on both versions of the test. Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: Martin, N., \& Brownell, R. (2011). Expressive one-word picture vocabulary test (4th ed.). Novato: Academic Therapy Publications.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Expressive One-Word Picture Vocabulary (EOWPVT) monolingual and bilingual version. Score range monolingual version: 0-185, bilingual version: 0-180; higher scores indicate better performance. Because the two versions of the test are not co-normed, the primary outcome will be a derived "conceptual score" or sum of the raw scores on all individual items that appear on both versions of the test. Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: Martin, N., \& Brownell, R. (2011). Expressive one-word picture vocabulary test (4th ed.). Novato: Academic Therapy Publications. If reporting a score on a scale, please include the unabbreviated scale title, the minimum and maximum values, and whether higher scores mean a better or worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Measured by the sum of the two questions listed below included in the Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS): 1. Do you have any concerns about how your child talks and makes speech sounds? (0: No; 1: Yes or a little) 2. Do you have any concerns about how your child understands what you say? (0: No; 1: Yes or a little)". Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 2. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child Language Development outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Glascoe FP. Parents' Evaluations of Developmental Status: A Method for Detecting and Addressing Developmental and Behavioral Problems in Children. Nashville, TN: Ellsworth \& Vandermeer Press, 1997.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=377 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Language Development: Maternal Concern for Language Delay
0.38 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.65
0.36 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.63

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Population: An additional 31 participants attempted this assessment but were excluded from analysis for the following reasons: child unable/unwilling to complete assessment (n=24); experimenter error (n=4); technical error (n=3).

Executive Function measured by Minnesota Executive Function Scale. We analyze standard scores. Minimum score: 60; Maximum score: 140. Higher score indicates a better outcome. Reference: Carlson, S.M. (2017). Minnesota Executive Function Scale: Technical report. Carlson, S. M., \& Zelazo, P. D. (2014). Minnesota Executive Function Scale: Test Manual. St. Paul, MN: Reflection Sciences, Inc.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=449 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=334 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Executive Function & Behavioral Regulation: Executive Function
93.75 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.48
94.55 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.60

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Measured by the Minnesota Executive Function Scale (MEFS); score range: 0-100; higher scores indicate better performance. Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: Carlson, S.M. (2017). Minnesota Executive Function Scale: Technical report. Carlson, S. M., \& Zelazo, P. D. (2014). Minnesota Executive Function Scale: Test Manual. St. Paul, MN: Reflection Sciences, Inc.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Measured by the Minnesota Executive Function Scale (MEFS); score range: 0-100; higher scores indicate better performance. Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: Carlson, S.M. (2017). Minnesota Executive Function Scale: Technical report. Carlson, S. M., \& Zelazo, P. D. (2014). Minnesota Executive Function Scale: Test Manual. St. Paul, MN: Reflection Sciences, Inc.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Measured by the NIH Toolbox Flanker Inhibitory Control and Attention task. Score range: 0-30; higher scores indicate better performance.Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: National Institutes of Health and Northwestern University (2006-2023). NIH Toolbox® for Assessment of Neurological and Behavioral Function Administrator's Manual. NIHToolbox.org. Gershon, R. C., Wagster, M. V., Hendrie, H. C., Fox, N. A., Cook, K. F., \& Nowinski, C. J. (2013). NIH Toolbox for assessment of neurological and behavioral function. Neurology, 80(11 Suppl 3), S2-S6. https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0b013e3182872e5f Weintraub S, Bauer PJ, Zelazo PD, Wallner-Allen K, Dikmen SS, Heaton RK, Tulsky DS, Slotkin J, Blitz DL, Carlozzi NE, Havlik RJ, Beaumont JL, Mungas D, Manly JJ, Borosh BG, Nowinski CJ, Gershon RC. I. NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery (CB): introduction and pediatric data. Monogr Soc Res Child Dev. 2013 Aug;78(4):1-15. doi: 10.1111/mono.12031. PMID: 23952199

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Measured by the NIH Toolbox Flanker Inhibitory Control and Attention task. Score range: 0-30; higher scores indicate better performance.Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: National Institutes of Health and Northwestern University (2006-2023). NIH Toolbox® for Assessment of Neurological and Behavioral Function Administrator's Manual. NIHToolbox.org. Gershon, R. C., Wagster, M. V., Hendrie, H. C., Fox, N. A., Cook, K. F., \& Nowinski, C. J. (2013). NIH Toolbox for assessment of neurological and behavioral function. Neurology, 80(11 Suppl 3), S2-S6. https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0b013e3182872e5f Weintraub S, Bauer PJ, Zelazo PD, Wallner-Allen K, Dikmen SS, Heaton RK, Tulsky DS, Slotkin J, Blitz DL, Carlozzi NE, Havlik RJ, Beaumont JL, Mungas D, Manly JJ, Borosh BG, Nowinski CJ, Gershon RC. I. NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery (CB): introduction and pediatric data. Monogr Soc Res Child Dev. 2013 Aug;78(4):1-15. doi: 10.1111/mono.12031. PMID: 23952199

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Measured by the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) picture memory subtest. Picture Memory score range: 0-35, higher scores indicate better performance. Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group.We pre-register three scores (MEFS, Flanker, Picture Memory),with a plan to do a confirmatory factor analysis and pre-register the impact on the common factor. Reference: Wechsler, D. (2012). Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV). San Antonio, TX: The Psychological Corporation.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Measured by Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children: 5th Edition (WISC-V) subtest Digit Span. Score Range 0-54. Higher scores indicate better performance. We will pre-register three scores (MEFS, Flanker, Digit Span),with a plan to do a confirmatory factor analysis and pre-register the impact on the common factor. Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: Wechsler, D. (2014). Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fifth Edition (WISC-V). Bloomington, MN: Pearson.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Behavior/Problems measured by Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 82. Higher score indicates a better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child Socio-Emotional Processing outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Achenbach, T. M., \& Ruffle, T. M. (2000). The Child Behavior Checklist and related forms for assessing behavioral/emotional problems and competencies. Pediatrics in review, 21(8), 265-271.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=378 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Socio-Emotional Processing: Behavior/Problems
18.51 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.26
18.42 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.00

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Measured by the sum of the two questions listed below, which are part of the Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS): 1. Do you have any concerns about how your child behaves? (0: No; 1: Yes or a little) 2. Do you have any concerns about how your child gets along with others? (0: No; 1: Yes or a little). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 2. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child Socio-Emotional Processing outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Glascoe FP. Parents' Evaluations of Developmental Status: A Method for Detecting and Addressing Developmental and Behavioral Problems in Children. Nashville, TN: Ellsworth \& Vandermeer Press, 1997.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=378 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Socio-Emotional Processing: Maternal Concern for Behavioral and Social-Emotional Problems
0.39 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.67
0.41 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.69

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Population: One additional participant attempted this assessment but was excluded because of missing data on more than 80% of items.

Behavior/Problems measured by Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). We analyze a preregistered index (sum of raw scores on 4 subscales: Anxiety/Depression, Aggressive Behavior, Attention Problems, and Emotionally Reactive). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 82. Higher score indicates a better outcome. Reference: Achenbach, T. M., \& Ruffle, T. M. (2000). The Child Behavior Checklist and related forms for assessing behavioral/emotional problems and competencies. Pediatrics in review, 21(8), 265-271.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=513 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=369 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Socio-Emotional Processing: Behavior/Problems
22.18 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.93
22.39 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.50

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Measured by the Brief Problem Monitor (BPM), assesses attentional, behavioral, and internalizing problems in children. 19 questions and answer choices. Score range: 0-38; higher scores indicate more behavioral problems. Expect lower scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: Achenbach, T. M., McConaughy, S. H., Ivanova, M. Y., \& Rescorla, L. A. (2011). Manual for the ASEBA Brief Problem Monitor (BPM). Burlington, VT: University of Vermont, Research Center for Children, Youth, \& Families.: ASEBA.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Measured by the Brief Problem Monitor (BPM), assesses attentional, behavioral, and internalizing problems in children. 19 questions and answer choices. Score range: 0-38; higher scores indicate more behavioral problems. Expect lower scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: Achenbach, T. M., McConaughy, S. H., Ivanova, M. Y., \& Rescorla, L. A. (2011). Manual for the ASEBA Brief Problem Monitor (BPM). Burlington, VT: University of Vermont, Research Center for Children, Youth, \& Families.: ASEBA.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Population: An additional 187 participants were excluded for the following reasons: mother did not consent to EEG collection (n=70), child or parent refused to participate after consenting (n=86), technical problems/experimenter error or ill-fitting cap (n=13), visit ended before EEG collection (n=4), a developmental condition prohibiting collection (n=1), poor data quality (n=4), not enough usable data (n=9).

Measured by high-density in-lab electroencephalography (EEG). Because of limitations in power expected with multiple testing adjustments, we are preregistering a single composite of mid-to-high-frequency whole-brain power summing across alpha, beta, and gamma bands, from 7 to 45 Hz. The composite will reflect the sum of power values (μV2) for each 1-Hz frequency bin between 7 and 45 Hz. Please see statistical analysis plan for more details. References: Tomalski, P., et al. (2013); Otero, G. A., et. al (2003); Marshall, P. J., et.al. (2004) Troller-Renfree, S. V., et. al. (2022). The impact of a poverty reduction intervention on infant brain activity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 119(5).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=359 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=278 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Brain Function: Resting Brain Function
2.92 μV^2
Standard Deviation 1.37
3.05 μV^2
Standard Deviation 1.35

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Measured by high-density in-lab electroencephalography (EEG). Ages 6 and 8 Primary hypothesis: Because of limitations in power expected with multiple testing adjustments, we are preregistering a single composite index of mid-to-high-frequency whole-brain power summed across alpha, beta, and gamma bands (defined as between 7 and 45 Hz). This frequency composite index sums absolute power (μV2) across all single-Hz intervals in the Alpha, Beta, and Gamma bands (7-45 Hz). We hypothesize that, in the eyes-closed condition, the high-cash gift group will show more power in this composite relative to the low-cash gift group. One-tailed t-tests will be used to test this directional hypothesis. See the Statistical Analysis Plan (Phase 2) for additional details and references.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Measured by high-density in-lab electroencephalography (EEG). Ages 6 and 8 Primary hypothesis: Because of limitations in power expected with multiple testing adjustments, we are preregistering a single composite index of mid-to-high-frequency whole-brain power summed across alpha, beta, and gamma bands (defined as between 7 and 45 Hz). This frequency composite index sums absolute power (μV2) across all single-Hz intervals in the Alpha, Beta, and Gamma bands (7-45 Hz). We hypothesize that, in the eyes-closed condition, the high-cash gift group will show more power in this composite relative to the low-cash gift group. One-tailed t-tests will be used to test this directional hypothesis. See the Statistical Analysis Plan (Phase 2) for additional details and references.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Measured by an adapted Short Form of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS™). Minimum score: 3; Maximum score: 15. Higher score indicates a better outcome. (3 questions asked) Reference: Yu, L., Buysse, D. J., Germain, A., Moul, D. E., Stover, A., Dodds, N. E., ... \& Pilkonis, P. A. (2012). Development of short forms from the PROMIS™ sleep disturbance and sleep-related impairment item banks. Behavioral sleep medicine, 10(1), 6-24.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=377 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Health, Sleep
5.04 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.61
5.10 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.50

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Measured by an index of six items (see Appendix Table 7 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 3; Maximum score: 14. Higher score indicates a worse outcome. Reference: Halim, M. L., Yoshikawa, H., \& Amodio, D. M. (2013). Cross-generational effects of discrimination among immigrant mothers: Perceived discrimination predicts child's healthcare visits for illness. Health Psychology, 32(2), 203.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=378 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Health, Overall Health, Medical Care, Diagnosis of Condition or Disability
4.91 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.12
4.92 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.96

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Woodcock Johnson IV Test of Achievement: Letter-Word ID. Score range: 0-78; higher scores indicate better performance. Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: McGrew, K. S., \& Woodcock, R. W. (2018). Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement. Rolling Meadows, IL: Riverside Publishing.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Woodcock Johnson IV Test of Achievement: Letter-Word ID. Score range: 0-78; higher scores indicate better performance. Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: McGrew, K. S., \& Woodcock, R. W. (2018). Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement. Rolling Meadows, IL: Riverside Publishing.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Woodcock Johnson IV Test of Achievement: Passage Comprehension. Score range: 0-52. Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: McGrew, K. S., \& Woodcock, R. W. (2018). Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement. Rolling Meadows, IL: Riverside Publishing.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Woodcock Johnson IV Tests of Achievement: Applied Problems. Score range: 0-56; higher scores indicate better performance. Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: McGrew, K. S., \& Woodcock, R. W. (2018). Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement. Rolling Meadows, IL: Riverside Publishing.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Woodcock Johnson IV Tests of Achievement: Applied Problems. Score range: 0-56; higher scores indicate better performance. Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: McGrew, K. S., \& Woodcock, R. W. (2018). Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement. Rolling Meadows, IL: Riverside Publishing.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Measured by the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) fluid reasoning index, assessed through a composite of two tasks: picture concepts (score range: 0-27; higher scores indicate better performance) and matrix reasoning (score range: 0-26; higher scores indicate better performance). Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Note: The Picture Concept subtest had to be dropped on 9/17/2024 due to floor effects. Reference: Wechsler, D. (2012). Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV). San Antonio, TX: The Psychological Corporation.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Measured by the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence-Second Edition (WASI-II) perceptual reasoning index, assessed through a composite of two tasks: block design (score range: up to 8 years old: 0-57; \> 9 yo: 0-71; higher scores indicate better performance) and matrix reasoning (up to 8 years old: 0-24; \> 9 yo: 0-30; higher scores indicate better performance). Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: Wechsler, D. (2011). Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence-Second Edition (WASI-II). San Antonio, TX: NCS Pearson.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Child nail samples will be collected to yield a measure of the concentration of cortisol in pg/mg (picograms per milligram). To ensure cortisol levels are within an expected range, values above 500 and equal to or less than 0 will be assigned a missing value. To account for potential outliers, values below 500 will be truncated at the 99th percentile. Cortisol values will be log-transformed. We hypothesize the high-cash gift group will have lower cortisol values when compared to the low-cash gift group. If both fingernail and toenail are collected we will control for whether fingernail or toenail. Reference: Phillips, R., Kraeuter, A. K., McDermott, B., Lupien, S., \& Sarnyai, Z. (2021). Human nail cortisol as a retrospective biomarker of chronic stress: A systematic review. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 123, 104903.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Child nail samples will be collected to yield a measure of the concentration of cortisol in pg/mg (picograms per milligram). To ensure cortisol levels are within an expected range, values above 500 and equal to or less than 0 will be assigned a missing value. To account for potential outliers, values below 500 will be truncated at the 99th percentile. Cortisol values will be log-transformed. We hypothesize the high-cash gift group will have lower cortisol values when compared to the low-cash gift group. If both fingernail and toenail are collected we will control for whether fingernail or toenail. Reference: Phillips, R., Kraeuter, A. K., McDermott, B., Lupien, S., \& Sarnyai, Z. (2021). Human nail cortisol as a retrospective biomarker of chronic stress: A systematic review. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 123, 104903.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

NIH Toolbox Flanker Inhibitory Control and Attention Test. Age-corrected standardized score. We expect a higher value of the maternal Flanker score for the high-cash gift group than the low-cash gift mothers. Higher scores indicate better performance. Prior to the Flanker administration, respondent/mother will be asked to listen and reflect for a minute on these questions: "Imagine that an unforeseen event requires of you an immediate $1,000 expense. Are there ways in which you may be able to come up with that amount of money on a very short notice? How would you go about it? How stressful would it be to manage this? Gershon et al. (2013). NIH Toolbox for assessment of neurological and behavioral function. Neurology, 80(11 Suppl 3) S2-S6. Slotkin J, et al. (2012) NIH Toolbox Scoring and Interpretation Guide (Northwestern and NIH). Zelazo PD, et al. (2013) II. NIH Toolbox cognition battery (CB): Measuring executive function and attention. Monogr Soc Res Child Dev 78:16-33.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

NIH Toolbox Flanker Inhibitory Control and Attention Test. Age-corrected standardized score. We expect a higher value of the maternal Flanker score for the high-cash gift group than the low-cash gift mothers. Higher scores indicate better performance. Prior to the Flanker administration, respondent/mother will be asked to listen and reflect for a minute on these questions: "Imagine that an unforeseen event requires of you an immediate $1,000 expense. Are there ways in which you may be able to come up with that amount of money on a very short notice? How would you go about it? How stressful would it be to manage this? Gershon et al. (2013). NIH Toolbox for assessment of neurological and behavioral function. Neurology, 80(11 Suppl 3) S2-S6. Slotkin J, et al. (2012) NIH Toolbox Scoring and Interpretation Guide (Northwestern and NIH). Zelazo PD, et al. (2013) II. NIH Toolbox cognition battery (CB): Measuring executive function and attention. Monogr Soc Res Child Dev 78:16-33.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Language Milestones measured by Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)- Communication Subscale. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child Language Development outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). We report the Z score based on national norms provided in the testing materials. Z score of 0 represents the mean; Higher values indicate a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=523 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=377 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Language Development: Language Milestones
0.193 Z score
Standard Deviation 0.890
0.290 Z score
Standard Deviation 0.846

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Communicative Development measured by Short Form Versions of MacArthur Communicative Development Inventories. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child Language Development outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Conceptual score of sum of words correctly identified in either Spanish of English. Minimum raw value: 0; Maximum raw value: 26. Higher values indicate a better outcome. Reference: Fenson, L. (2000). Short-form versions of the MacArthur Communicative Development Inventories. Applied Psycholinguistics, 21, 95 - 116.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=393 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=289 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Language Development: Vocabulary
16.636 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.328
16.574 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.210

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Measured by the pencil tap test. This item was dropped on September 13, 2022, due to evidence of floor effects, and consistent reports from research staff that children were not understanding the instructions. Minimum value: 0; Maximum value: 16. Higher score indicates a better outcome. References: Diamond, A., \& Taylor, C. (1996). Development of an aspect of executive control: development of the abilities to remember what I said and to "do as I say, not as I do". Developmental psychobiology, 29(4), 315-334.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Behavior measured by NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development Mother-Child Interaction Task (positive/negative mood, activity level, sustained attention, positive engagement). Due to funding limitations, this was not feasible to code. Reference: Griffin, J. A., et al. (2007). NICHD Study of Early Childcare and Youth Development. National Institute of Health. Adapted script from mother-child-interaction at 15 months.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Problems measured by Brief Infant-Toddler Social and Emotional Assessment (BITSEA)- Problem Scale. Minimum raw value: 0; Maximum raw value: 64. Lower score indicates a better outcome. Reference: Briggs-Gowan, M. J., Carter, A. S., Irwin, J. R., Wachtel, K., \& Cicchetti, D. V. (2004). The Brief Infant-Toddler Social and Emotional Assessment: screening for social-emotional problems and delays in competence. Journal of pediatric psychology, 29(2), 143-155.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=547 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=382 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Socio-Emotional Processing: Problems
8.493 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.219
8.775 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.600

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Problems measured by Brief Infant-Toddler Social and Emotional Assessment (BITSEA). Minimum raw value: 0; Maximum raw value: 64. Lower score indicates a better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the family of related measures in the Child Socio-Emotional Processing outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Briggs-Gowan, et al. (2004). The Brief Infant-Toddler Social and Emotional Assessment: screening for social-emotional problems and delays in competence. Journal of pediatric psychology, 29(2), 143-155.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=543 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=376 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Socio-Emotional Processing: Problems
11.571 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.314
11.734 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.179

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Pre-Literacy measured by The Reading House. Minimum value: 0; Maximum value: 14. Higher score indicates a better outcome. Reference: Hutton, et al. (2019). The Reading House: A Children's Book for Emergent Literacy Screening During Well-Child Visits. Pediatrics, 143 (6): e20183843. 10.1542/peds.2018-3843 Hutton et al. (2021). Validation of The Reading House and Association With Cortical Thickness. Pediatrics, 147(3), e20201641. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2020-1641

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=434 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=320 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Pre-Literacy
3.016 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.242
2.806 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.174

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Measured by the Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability. Modified on September 30, 2022 to no longer measure child IQ, as described below. Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 21 (raw 10-90). Higher score indicates a better outcome. Note: The IQ score is calculated using two subtests -- Matrices and Recognition -- and we began our fieldwork on July 9, 2022 with both. On the basis of preliminary analysis of the first 71 cases, we discovered that 21% of participants scored at the floor of the Recognition assessment. We therefore dropped the Recognition subtest from our data collection instrument on September 30 2022, precluding us from calculating IQ in subsequent participants. Scores on the Matrices subtest, which measures visual processing and abstract spatial perception (not IQ per se), are now registered as an age-4 secondary outcome. Reference: Wechsler, D., Naglieri, J. A. (2006). Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability. San Antonio, TX: Pearson.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=443 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=326 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Intelligence Quotient
7.625 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.359
7.304 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.308

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Measured by EEG We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child Brain Function outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Higher values indicate a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=251 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=184 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Resting Brain Function
Absolute Alpha
7.441 μV^2
Standard Deviation 4.213
7.667 μV^2
Standard Deviation 3.896
Child Resting Brain Function
Absolute Gamma
0.986 μV^2
Standard Deviation 0.947
1.137 μV^2
Standard Deviation 1.202
Child Resting Brain Function
Absolute Theta
40.268 μV^2
Standard Deviation 23.317
38.887 μV^2
Standard Deviation 16.578

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Measured by EEG. We hypothesize greater frontal gamma power in the high-cash gift group, and plan to analyze a full model of regions nested within bands, with the plan to report all exploratory outcomes. See analysis plan. References: Tomalski, P., et al. (2013); Otero, G. A., et. al (2003); Marshall, P. J., et.al. (2004) Troller-Renfree, S. V., et. al. (2022). The impact of a poverty reduction intervention on infant brain activity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 119(5).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=278 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=359 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Resting Brain Function
0.303 hz
Standard Error 0.219
0.311 hz
Standard Error 0.230

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Our primary hypothesis (detailed above) is based on data gathered in the eyes- closed condition. We also preregister the corresponding analyses of data from the eyes-open condition as secondary hypotheses, with the same directional hypotheses as the eyes-closed condition. A second set of secondary analyses are based on a different estimation approach. Consistent with another RCT examining brain activity, we will analyze band-specific effects using mixed-effects models, with group as the between-subjects factor and region as within-subjects factor, to examine ITT impacts on each band of relative power in the eyes-closed condition. Our secondary hypotheses for each band are as follows: Theta (high-cash\<low-cash), Alpha (high-cash\>low-cash), Beta (high-cash\>low-cash), and Gamma (high-cash\>low-cash). One-tailed t-tests will be used given directional hypotheses. No further multiple-testing adjustments beyond the us use of multi-level models will be used. See Statistical Analysis Plan.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Our primary hypothesis (detailed above) is based on data gathered in the eyes- closed condition. We also preregister the corresponding analyses of data from the eyes-open condition as secondary hypotheses, with the same directional hypotheses as the eyes-closed condition. A second set of secondary analyses are based on a different estimation approach. Consistent with another RCT examining brain activity, we will analyze band-specific effects using mixed-effects models, with group as the between-subjects factor and region as within-subjects factor, to examine ITT impacts on each band of relative power in the eyes-closed condition. Our secondary hypotheses for each band are as follows: Theta (high-cash\<low-cash), Alpha (high-cash\>low-cash), Beta (high-cash\>low-cash), and Gamma (high-cash\>low-cash). One-tailed t-tests will be used given directional hypotheses. No further multiple-testing adjustments beyond the us use of multi-level models will be used. See Statistical Analysis Plan.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Measured by CDC BMI percentage scales. Reference: Kuczmarski, R. J. (2000). CDC growth charts; United States.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=349 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=462 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Health: Body Mass Index (BMI)
0.646 kg/m^2
Standard Deviation 0.305
0.638 kg/m^2
Standard Deviation 0.316

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Body Mass Index. Measured by CDC BMI percentile scales. We expect to see a reduced percentage of overweight or obese (greater than or equal to 85th percentile) children in the high-cash gift group compared to the low-cash gift group. We will report mean percentile scores of the two groups in descriptive analyses.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Body Mass Index. Measured by CDC BMI percentile scales. We expect to see a reduced percentage of overweight or obese (greater than or equal to 85th percentile) children in the high-cash gift group compared to the low-cash gift group. We will report mean percentile scores of the two groups in descriptive analyses.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Measured by hair cortisol concentration. Note: Our original plan was to measure physiological stress using hair cortisol concentration. The first several months of data collection revealed large racial and ethnic differences in willingness to provide a hair sample, due to both cultural and practical reasons. Because of the large amounts of non-random missing data, which would both compromise our statistical power and limit the generalizability of any findings, we dropped hair cortisol from our data collection procedures on October 25, 2022. Reference: Ursache, A., Merz, E. C., Melvin, S., Meyer, J., \& Noble, K. G. (2017). Socioeconomic status, hair cortisol and internalizing symptoms in parents and children. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 78, 142-150.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 Months

Measured by an adapted Short Form of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS™) Minimum score: 4; Maximum score: 20. Higher score indicates a better outcome. (4 questions asked) Reference: Yu, L., Buysse, D. J., Germain, A., Moul, D. E., Stover, A., Dodds, N. E., ... \& Pilkonis, P. A. (2012). Development of short forms from the PROMIS™ sleep disturbance and sleep-related impairment item banks. Behavioral sleep medicine, 10(1), 6-24.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=547 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=382 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Health, Sleep
8.016 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.444
7.702 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.360

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Measured by an adapted Short Form of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS™) Minimum score: 4; Maximum score: 20. Higher score indicates a better outcome. Reference: Yu, L., Buysse, D. J., Germain, A., Moul, D. E., Stover, A., Dodds, N. E., ... \& Pilkonis, P. A. (2012). Development of short forms from the PROMIS™ sleep disturbance and sleep-related impairment item banks. Behavioral sleep medicine, 10(1), 6-24.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=543 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=376 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Health, Sleep
2.493 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.862
7.606 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.349

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Measured by an additive index of six items (see Appendix Table 7 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items) Minimum raw value: 3; Maximum raw value: 16. Lower score indicates a better outcome. Reference: Halim, M. L., Yoshikawa, H., \& Amodio, D. M. (2013). Cross-generational effects of discrimination among immigrant mothers: Perceived discrimination predicts child's healthcare visits for illness. Health Psychology, 32(2), 203.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=547 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=382 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Health, Overall Health, Medical Care, Diagnosis of Condition or Disability
5.558 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.030
5.749 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.217

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Measured by an index of six items (see Appendix Table 7 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items) Reference: Halim, M. L., Yoshikawa, H., \& Amodio, D. M. (2013). Cross-generational effects of discrimination among immigrant mothers: Perceived discrimination predicts child's healthcare visits for illness. Health Psychology, 32(2), 203.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=531 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=372 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Health, Overall Health, Medical Care, Diagnosis of Condition or Disability
3.484 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.147
3.446 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.215

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Measured by an index of survey items (see Appendix Table 7 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum raw value: 3; Maximum raw value: 16. Lower score indicates a better outcome. Reference: Idler, E. L., \& Benyamini, Y. (1997). Self-rated health and mortality: a review of twenty-seven community studies. Journal of health and social behavior, 21-37

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=515 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=369 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Health, Overall Health, Diagnosis of Condition or Disability
3.715 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.422
3.791 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.503

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Measured by an index of survey items (see Appendix Table 9 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Reference: Idler, E. L., \& Benyamini, Y. (1997). Self-rated health and mortality: a review of twenty-seven community studies. Journal of health and social behavior, 21-37

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Measured by an index of survey items (see Appendix Table 9 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Reference: Idler, E. L., \& Benyamini, Y. (1997). Self-rated health and mortality: a review of twenty-seven community studies. Journal of health and social behavior, 21-37

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Has child been diagnosed with any chronic health condition? Yes/No. If yes; asthma and/or something else. Expect lower rate in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Has child been diagnosed with any chronic health condition? Yes/No. If yes; asthma and/or something else. Expect lower rate in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Measured using method reported in Appendix Table 7 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document. Please also see preregistration at OSF: https://osf.io/ahv2p/?view\_only= Reference: Belsky, W. D. et al. (2020). Quantification of the pace of biological aging in humans through blood test, the DunedinPoAm DNA methylation algorithm. eLife 9:e54870. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.54870 Belsky, W. D. et al. (2022). DunedinPACE, a DNA methylation biomarker of the pace of aging. eLife 11:e73420. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.73420

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Methylation pace of aging was developed from DNA-methylation analysis of Pace of Aging in the Dunedin Study birth cohort. Pace of Aging is a composite phenotype derived from analysis of longitudinal change in 18 biomarkers of organ-system integrity. In contrast, so-called epigenetic clocks are trained on chronological age. Increments of methylation pace of aging correspond to "years" of physiological change occurring per 12-months of chronological time. The second iteration (DunedinPACE) takes into account an additional measurement occasion and only includes the most reliable DNA methylation probes, i.e. probes with little variation between technical replicates. If a higher quality measure of epigenetic aging at the time of analysis becomes available, we we will substitute that instead.We will also report GrimAge Acceleration, which we consider an exploratory analysis. GrimAge represents a DNA-methylation metric designed to predict morbidity and mortality. References: see Table 9

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Methylation pace of aging was developed from DNA-methylation analysis of Pace of Aging in the Dunedin Study birth cohort. Pace of Aging is a composite phenotype derived from analysis of longitudinal change in 18 biomarkers of organ-system integrity. In contrast, so-called epigenetic clocks are trained on chronological age. Increments of methylation pace of aging correspond to "years" of physiological change occurring per 12-months of chronological time. The second iteration (DunedinPACE) takes into account an additional measurement occasion and only includes the most reliable DNA methylation probes, i.e. probes with little variation between technical replicates. If a higher quality measure of epigenetic aging at the time of analysis becomes available, we we will substitute that instead.We will also report GrimAge Acceleration, which we consider an exploratory analysis. GrimAge represents a DNA-methylation metric designed to predict morbidity and mortality. References: see Table 9

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Measured using method reported in Appendix Table 7 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document. Please also see preregistration at OSF: https://osf.io/ahv2p/?view\_only= Reference: McCartney, D.L., Hillary, R.F., Conole, E.L.S. et al. Blood-based epigenome-wide analyses of cognitive abilities. Genome Biol 23, 26 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-021-02596-5

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Salivary DNA-methylation profiles of cognitive functioning, i.e., "Epigenetic-g", can be computed on the basis of weights from a blood-based epigenome wide association study of general cognitive functions (g) in adults (McCartney et al., 2022). General cognitive ability was derived from the first unrotated principal component of logical memory, verbal fluency and digit symbol tests, and vocabulary. Epigenetic-g is conceptually distinct from biological aging. If a higher quality measure of epigenetic profile of cognitive functioning becomes available at the time of analysis, we we will substitute that instead. Reference: McCartney, D.L., Hillary, R.F., Conole, E.L.S. et al. Blood-based epigenome-wide analyses of cognitive abilities. Genome Biol 23, 26 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-021-02596-5

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Salivary DNA-methylation profiles of cognitive functioning, i.e., "Epigenetic-g", can be computed on the basis of weights from a blood-based epigenome wide association study of general cognitive functions (g) in adults (McCartney et al., 2022). General cognitive ability was derived from the first unrotated principal component of logical memory, verbal fluency and digit symbol tests, and vocabulary. Epigenetic-g is conceptually distinct from biological aging. If a higher quality measure of epigenetic profile of cognitive functioning becomes available at the time of analysis, we we will substitute that instead. Reference: McCartney, D.L., Hillary, R.F., Conole, E.L.S. et al. Blood-based epigenome-wide analyses of cognitive abilities. Genome Biol 23, 26 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-021-02596-5

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Measured by an additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 7 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum raw value: 0; Maximum raw value: 10. Higher score indicates a better outcome. Reference: Los Angeles County WIC Survey. (2017). Retrievable from: http://lawicdata.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/WIC-Parents-Quex-English-FINAL.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=532 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=369 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Nutrition: Consumption of Healthy Foods
4.180 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.124
4.499 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.160

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Measured by an index of survey items (see Appendix Table 9 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: Los Angeles County WIC Survey. (2017). Retrievable from: http://lawicdata.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/WIC-Parents-Quex-English-FINAL.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Measured by an index of survey items (see Appendix Table 9 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Expect higher scores in high- than low-cash gift group. Reference: Los Angeles County WIC Survey. (2017). Retrievable from: http://lawicdata.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/WIC-Parents-Quex-English-FINAL.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Measured by an additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 7 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum raw value: 0; Maximum raw value: 10. Lower score indicates a better outcome. Reference: Los Angeles County WIC Survey. (2017). Retrievable from: http://lawicdata.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/WIC-Parents-Quex-English-FINAL.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=531 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=372 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child Nutrition: Consumption of Unhealthy Foods
2.364 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.832
3.484 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.147

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Measured by an index of survey items (see Appendix Table 9 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Expect lower scores in high- than low-cash gift group. References: Los Angeles County WIC Survey. (2017). Retrievable from: http://lawicdata.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/WIC-Parents-Quex-English-FINAL.pdf Hunsberger M, O'Malley J, Block T, Norris JC. Relative validation of Block Kids Food Screener for dietary assessment in children and adolescents. Matern Child Nutr. 2012:1-11. doi:10.1111/j.1740-8709.2012.00446.x.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Measured by an index of survey items (see Appendix Table 9 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Expect lower scores in high- than low-cash gift group. References: Los Angeles County WIC Survey. (2017). Retrievable from: http://lawicdata.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/WIC-Parents-Quex-English-FINAL.pdf Hunsberger M, O'Malley J, Block T, Norris JC. Relative validation of Block Kids Food Screener for dietary assessment in children and adolescents. Matern Child Nutr. 2012:1-11. doi:10.1111/j.1740-8709.2012.00446.x.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Measured by the total number of maternal-reported concerns that are "predictive of developmental delay" in the Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 5. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Any Maternal Concern for Developmental Delay outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Glascoe FP. Parents' Evaluations of Developmental Status: A Method for Detecting and Addressing Developmental and Behavioral Problems in Children. Nashville, TN: Ellsworth \& Vandermeer Press, 1997.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=378 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Any Maternal Concern for Developmental Delay: Total "Predictive Concerns" in the Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS)
0.465 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.823
0.481 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.869

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Measured by the total score across categories of components of the Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS), which includes 10 survey items. Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 10. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Any Maternal Concern for Developmental Delay outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Glascoe FP. Parents' Evaluations of Developmental Status: A Method for Detecting and Addressing Developmental and Behavioral Problems in Children. Nashville, TN: Ellsworth \& Vandermeer Press, 1997.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=378 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Any Maternal Concern for Developmental Delay: Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS)
1.077 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.724
1.135 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.85

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Measured by one dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 7 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates a worse outcome. Reference: Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=511 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=370 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Diagnosis of Developmental Condition
0.137 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.344
0.146 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.354

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Dichotomous measure 1:yes 0:no, constructed from the questionnaire categories: Diagnosis of Dev. Condition: speech delay, autism, ADHD, something else (this Q is part of Health Qs) We will estimate whether there are group differences, but do not formulate a directional hypothesis, because of two offsetting possibilities: i) the high-cash gift group may have better access to services, which may lead to higher rates of diagnosis and/or ii) the cash gifts may lead to fewer developmental conditions

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Dichotomous measure 1:yes 0:no, constructed from the questionnaire categories: Diagnosis of Dev. Condition: speech delay, autism, ADHD, something else (this Q is part of Health Qs) We will estimate whether there are group differences, but do not formulate a directional hypothesis, because of two offsetting possibilities: i) the high-cash gift group may have better access to services, which may lead to higher rates of diagnosis and/or ii) the cash gifts may lead to fewer developmental conditions

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Maternal report of whether the child has an IEP or receives special educational services using questions adapted from the School Enrollment and Expectations section of the PSID Child Development Supplement. 1: yes; 0: no We will estimate whether there are group differences, but do not formulate a directional hypothesis, because of two offsetting possibilities: i) the high-cash gift group may have better access to services, which may lead to higher rates of diagnosis and receipt of special education and/or ii) the cash gifts may lead to higher school achievement and therefore lower need for special education and individual education plans. Reference: Adapted from the School Enrollment and Expectations (SEE) section of the 2021 Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) Child Development Supplement: Beaule et al.(2023). PSID-2021 Main Interview User Manual: Release 2023. Institute

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Maternal report of whether the child has an IEP or receives special educational services using questions adapted from the School Enrollment and Expectations section of the PSID Child Development Supplement. 1: yes; 0: no We will estimate whether there are group differences, but do not formulate a directional hypothesis, because of two offsetting possibilities: i) the high-cash gift group may have better access to services, which may lead to higher rates of diagnosis and receipt of special education and/or ii) the cash gifts may lead to higher school achievement and therefore lower need for special education and individual education plans. Reference: Adapted from the School Enrollment and Expectations (SEE) section of the 2021 Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) Child Development Supplement: Beaule et al.(2023). PSID-2021 Main Interview User Manual: Release 2023. Institute

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Household Poverty Rate measured using the Census Bureau's Poverty thresholds by Size of Family and Number of Children. We report this measure as the group mean of a binary indicator. Values of 1 are assigned if the household income is less than or equal to the poverty line for the household size and 0 if it is greater than the poverty line. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: US Census Bureau

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=548 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Household Economic Hardship: Household Poverty Rate
0.714 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.453
0.687 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.464

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Household Poverty Rate measured using the Census Bureau's Poverty thresholds by Size of Family and Number of Children. We report this measure as the group mean of a binary indicator. Values of 1 are assigned if the household income is less than or equal to the poverty line for the household size and 0 if it is greater than the poverty line. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: US Census Bureau

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=545 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=377 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Household Economic Hardship: Household Poverty Rate
0.683 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.466
0.629 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.484

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Household Poverty Rate measured using the Census Bureau's Poverty thresholds by Size of Family and Number of Children. We report this measure as the group mean of a binary indicator. Values of 1 are assigned if the household income is less than or equal to the poverty line for the household size and 0 if it is greater than the poverty line. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: US Census Bureau

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=380 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Household Economic Hardship: Household Poverty Rate
0.579 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.494
0.566 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.496

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Household Poverty Rate measured using the Census Bureau's Poverty thresholds by Size of Family and Number of Children. We report this measure as the group mean of a binary indicator. Values of 1 are assigned if the household income is less than or equal to the poverty line for the household size and 0 if it is greater than the poverty line. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: US Census Bureau

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=469 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=352 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Household Economic Hardship: Household Poverty Rate
0.676 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.469
0.625 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.485

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Household Poverty Rate measured using the Census Bureau's Poverty thresholds by Size of Family and Number of Children. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: US Census Bureau

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Household Poverty Rate measured using the Census Bureau's Poverty thresholds by Size of Family and Number of Children. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: US Census Bureau

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Index of Economic Stress measured by an additive index of nine items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=547 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Household Economic Hardship: Index of Economic Stress
2.678 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.813
2.924 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.939

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Index of Economic Stress measured by an additive index of nine items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=516 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=369 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Household Economic Hardship: Index of Economic Stress
2.270 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.724
2.493 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.862

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Index of Economic Stress measured by an additive index of nine items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 9. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=541 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=379 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Household Economic Hardship: Index of Economic Stress
2.41 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.954
2.435 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.931

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Index of Economic Stress measured by an additive index of eight items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Item 9 dropped at age 4 owing to survey time constraint. Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 8. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=369 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=514 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Household Economic Hardship: Index of Economic Stress
2.35 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.90
2.34 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.90

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Index of Economic Stress measured by an additive index of six items (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 6. Higher score indicates more ecomomic stress. Expect less stress for high-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Index of Economic Stress measured by an additive index of six items (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 6. Higher score indicates more ecomomic stress. Expect less stress for high-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Maternal Hardship measured by one item (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document). Minimum score: 1; Maximum score: 4. Higher score indicates more hardship. Expect less hardship for high-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Maternal Hardship measured by one item (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document). Minimum score: 1; Maximum score: 4. Higher score indicates more hardship. Expect less hardship for high-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Index of Food Insecurity measured by the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module: Six-Item Short Form. Additive index of 5 items with minimum raw value: 0; Maximum raw value:5. Lower score indicates better outcome We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: The U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module: Six-Item Short Form retrieved from: https://www.ers.usda.gov/media/8282/short2012.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=546 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Household Economic Hardship: Index of Food Insecurity
1.209 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.670
1.491 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.774

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Index of Food Insecurity measured by the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module: Six-Item Short Form. Additive index of 6 items with minimum raw value: 0; Maximum raw value:6. Lower score indicates better outcome We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: The U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module: Six-Item Short Form retrieved from: https://www.ers.usda.gov/media/8282/short2012.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=516 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=370 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Household Economic Hardship: Index of Food Insecurity
1.165 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.775
1.195 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.756

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Index of Food Insecurity measured by the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module: Six-Item Short Form. Additive index of 6 items with minimum raw value: 0; Maximum raw value:6. Lower score indicates better outcome We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: The U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module: Six-Item Short Form retrieved from: https://www.ers.usda.gov/media/8282/short2012.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=378 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Household Economic Hardship: Index of Food Insecurity
1.03 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.765
1.034 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.671

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Index of Food Insecurity measured by the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module: Six-Item Short Form. Additive index of 6 items with minimum raw value: 0; Maximum raw value:6. Lower score indicates better outcome We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Household Economic Hardship outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: The U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module: Six-Item Short Form retrieved from: https://www.ers.usda.gov/media/8282/short2012.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=514 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=369 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Household Economic Hardship: Index of Food Insecurity
1.024 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.661
0.970 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.650

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Measured by an additive index of 9 items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Reference: study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=548 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Social Services Receipt; Number of Benefits Received by Mother
2.874 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.654
2.888 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.682

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Measured by an additive index of 9 items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Reference: study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=545 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=375 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Social Services Receipt; Number of Benefits Received by Mother
2.319 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.252
2.493 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.629

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Measured by an additive index of 9 items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 5. Reference: study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=539 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=380 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Social Services Receipt; Number of Benefits Received by Mother
2.193 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.129
2.031 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.173

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Time to Labor Market Re-entry from Birth measured by the number of months from child's birth until mother's reentry into the labor market (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=302 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=207 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation: Time to Labor Market Re-entry From Birth
3.699 months
Standard Deviation 3.078
3.628 months
Standard Deviation 2.731

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Time to Full-Time Labor Market Reentry from Birth measured by the number of months from child's birth until mother's full-time reentry into the labor market (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=175 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=114 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation: Time to Full-Time Labor Market Reentry From Birth
3.674 months
Standard Deviation 3.275
3.737 months
Standard Deviation 2.930

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

The group mean of a dichotomous variable indicating whether mother is participating in the labor market. A value 0 indicates no participation and a 1 indicates participation in the labor market. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=515 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=372 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation: Mother's Labor Market Participation
0.561 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.497
0.551 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.498

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Dichotomous variable indicating whether mother is participating in the labor market. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Dichotomous variable indicating whether mother is participating in the labor market. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Mother's Education and Training Attainment measured by a survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=548 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation: Mother's Education and Training Attainment
0.261 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.440
0.272 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.445

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Mother's Education and Training Attainment measured by a survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=543 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=376 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation: Mother's Education and Training Attainment
0.263 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.441
0.287 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.453

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Mother's Education and Training Attainment measured by a survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=378 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation: Mother's Education and Training Attainment
0.245 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.431
0.294 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.456

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Mother's Education Attainment measured by a survey item (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates better outcome. Expect more education in high-cash gift group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Mother's Education Attainment measured by a survey item (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates better outcome. Expect more education in high-cash gift group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Mother's Training Attainment measured by a survey item (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates better outcome. Expect more training in high-cash gift group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Mother's Training Attainment measured by a survey item (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates better outcome. Expect more training in high-cash gift group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Mother's Earnings in the previous calendar year (non-inflation adjusted) We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=488 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=352 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation: Maternal Earnings
16824.808 US Dollars
Standard Deviation 22972.437
14560.832 US Dollars
Standard Deviation 15161.621

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Mother's Earnings in the previous calendar year. Expect higher income for high-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID)

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Mother's Earnings in the previous calendar year. Expect higher income for high-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Mother's Labor Market and Education Participation outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID)

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Index of Child-Focused Expenditures since birth measured by an additive index of 8 survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 8. Higher score indicates a better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. National Study of Early Care and Education

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=548 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child-Focused Expenditures: Index of Expenditure Categories Since Birth
4.801 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.046
4.914 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.920

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Index of Expenditures in past 30 days measured by a dollar amount sum of responses to survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. National Study of Early Care and Education

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=547 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child-Focused Expenditures: Index of Expenditures in Past 30 Days
311.734 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 283.187
362.384 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 363.461

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Index of Expenditures in past 30 days measured by a dollar amount sum of responses to survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. National Study of Early Care and Education

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=545 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=377 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child-Focused Expenditures: Index of Expenditures in Past 30 Days
346.800 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 561.625
394.647 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 395.360

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Index of Expenditures in past 30 days measured by a dollar amount sum of responses to survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Higher score indicates better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. National Study of Early Care and Education

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=379 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child-Focused Expenditures: Index of Expenditures in Past 30 Days
388.015 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 367.291
443.085 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 386.717

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Index of Expenditures in past 30 days measured by a dollar amount sum of responses to survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. National Study of Early Care and Education

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=513 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=370 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child-Focused Expenditures: Index of Expenditures in Past 30 Days
385.680 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 366.252
418.054 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 310.189

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Index of Expenditures in past 30 days measured by a dollar amount sum of responses to survey items (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Expect higher spending for high-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). References: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. Schild et al. (2023). Effects of the Expanded Child Tax Credit on Household Spending: Estimates Based on US Consumer Expenditure Survey Data (No. w31412). National Bureau of Economic Research. https://www.bls.gov/osmr/research-papers/2023/pdf/ec230010.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Index of Expenditures in past 30 days measured by a dollar amount sum of responses to survey items (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Expect higher spending for high-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). References: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. Schild et al. (2023). Effects of the Expanded Child Tax Credit on Household Spending: Estimates Based on US Consumer Expenditure Survey Data (No. w31412). National Bureau of Economic Research. https://www.bls.gov/osmr/research-papers/2023/pdf/ec230010.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Index of Expenditures in past 30 days measured by a dollar amount sum of responses to survey items (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Expect higher spending for high-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). References: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. Schild et al. (2023). Effects of the Expanded Child Tax Credit on Household Spending: Estimates Based on US Consumer Expenditure Survey Data (No. w31412). National Bureau of Economic Research. https://www.bls.gov/osmr/research-papers/2023/pdf/ec230010.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Index of Expenditures in past 30 days measured by a dollar amount sum of responses to survey items (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Expect higher spending for high-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). References: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. Schild et al. (2023). Effects of the Expanded Child Tax Credit on Household Spending: Estimates Based on US Consumer Expenditure Survey Data (No. w31412). National Bureau of Economic Research. https://www.bls.gov/osmr/research-papers/2023/pdf/ec230010.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Cost of Paid Child Care measured by survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. National Study of Early Care and Education

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=538 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=376 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child-Focused Expenditures: Cost of Paid Child Care
49.961 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 0.280
68.000 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 0.600

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Cost of Paid Child Care measured by survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. National Study of Early Care and Education

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=545 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=377 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child-Focused Expenditures: Cost of Paid Child Care
192.792 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 346.485
210.786 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 392.279

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Cost of Paid Child Care measured by survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Higher score indicates better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. National Study of Early Care and Education

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=539 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=375 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child-Focused Expenditures: Cost of Paid Child Care
62.57 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 102.314
72.467 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 115.948

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Cost of Paid Child Care measured by survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Higher score indicates better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. National Study of Early Care and Education

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=511 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=369 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child-Focused Expenditures: Cost of Paid Child Care
65.921 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 175.513
77.304 Inflation adjusted (2019) US Dollars
Standard Deviation 176.504

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Use of Center-Based Care measured by the group mean of a dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum value: 0; Maximum value: 1. Higher score indicated better outcome We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. National Study of Early Care and Education

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=548 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child-Focused Expenditures: Use of Center-Based Care
0.276 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.447
0.298 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.458

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Use of Center-Based Care measured by the group mean of a dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum value: 0; Maximum Value: 1. Higher numbers indicate better outcome We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. National Study of Early Care and Education

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=545 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=376 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child-Focused Expenditures: Use of Center-Based Care
0.037 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.188
0.061 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.240

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Use of Center-Based Care measured by the group mean of a dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. National Study of Early Care and Education

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=515 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=370 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child-Focused Expenditures: Use of Center-Based Care
0.503 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.500
0.527 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.500

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Use of Center-Based Care measured by the group mean of a dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Child-Focused Expenditures outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Lugo-Gil, J., Yoshikawa, H. (2006). Assessing expenditures on children in low-income, ethnically diverse, and immigrant families. National Poverty Center Working Paper Series, 06-36. National Study of Early Care and Education

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=376 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Child-Focused Expenditures: Use of Center-Based Care
0.273 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.446
0.25 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.434

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Index of Perceptions of Neighborhood Safety measured by an additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Housing and Neighborhoods outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=545 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=381 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Housing and Neighborhoods: Index of Perceptions of Neighborhood Safety
4.382 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.323
4.186 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.371

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Index of Perceptions of Neighborhood Safety measured by an additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Housing and Neighborhoods outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=541 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=374 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Housing and Neighborhoods: Index of Perceptions of Neighborhood Safety
4.362 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.349
4.345 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.409

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Index of Perceptions of Neighborhood Safety measured by an additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 6. Higher score indicates a better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Housing and Neighborhoods outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=535 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=379 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Housing and Neighborhoods: Index of Perceptions of Neighborhood Safety
4.241 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.519
4.153 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.504

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Index of Housing Quality measured by an additive index of 8 survey items(see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum value: 0; Maximum value: 17. Higher score indicated better outcome We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Housing and Neighborhoods outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=520 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=366 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Housing and Neighborhoods: Index of Housing Quality
14.544 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.814
14.410 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.685

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Index of Housing Quality measured by an additive index of 9 survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum value: 0; Maximum value: 19. Higher score indicates better outcome We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Housing and Neighborhoods outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=517 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=360 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Housing and Neighborhoods: Index of Housing Quality
16.360 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.270
16.092 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.582

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Excessive Residential Mobility measured by the group mean of a dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Housing and Neighborhoods outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=547 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Housing and Neighborhoods: Excessive Residential Mobility
0.060 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.238
0.057 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.233

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Excessive Residential Mobility measured by the group mean of a dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Housing and Neighborhoods outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=541 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=377 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Housing and Neighborhoods: Excessive Residential Mobility
0.041 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.198
0.048 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.214

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Excessive Residential Mobility measured by the group mean of a dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Housing and Neighborhoods outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=541 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=380 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Housing and Neighborhoods: Excessive Residential Mobility
0.043 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.202
0.016 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.125

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Homelessness measured by the group mean of a dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Housing and Neighborhoods outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=547 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Housing and Neighborhoods: Homelessness
0.084 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.278
0.094 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.292

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Homelessness measured by the group mean of a dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Housing and Neighborhoods outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=541 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=377 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Housing and Neighborhoods: Homelessness
0.074 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.261
0.074 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.263

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Homelessness measured by the group mean of a dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Housing and Neighborhoods outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=380 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Housing and Neighborhoods: Homelessness
0.079 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.271
0.074 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.262

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Neighborhood Poverty measured by the group average of proportion of residents in the respondent's census tract that are below the poverty line, using census data. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Housing and Neighborhoods outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=586 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=391 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Housing and Neighborhoods: Neighborhood Poverty
0.242 proportion of poverty in CT of residence
Standard Deviation 0.138
0.252 proportion of poverty in CT of residence
Standard Deviation 0.137

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Neighborhood Poverty measured by the group average of proportion of residents in the respondent's census tract that are below the poverty line, using census data. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Housing and Neighborhoods outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=588 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=392 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Housing and Neighborhoods: Neighborhood Poverty
0.238 proportion of poverty in CT of residence
Standard Deviation 0.136
0.251 proportion of poverty in CT of residence
Standard Deviation 0.132

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Neighborhood Poverty measured by the group average of proportion of residents in the respondent's census tract that are below the poverty line, using census data. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Housing and Neighborhoods outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=590 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=394 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Housing and Neighborhoods: Neighborhood Poverty
0.231 proportion of poverty in CT of residence
Standard Deviation 0.134
0.236 proportion of poverty in CT of residence
Standard Deviation 0.130

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Neighborhood Poverty measured by the group average of proportion of residents in the respondent's census tract that are below the poverty line, using census data. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Housing and Neighborhoods outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=515 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=371 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Housing and Neighborhoods: Neighborhood Poverty
0.228 proportion of poverty in CT of residence
Standard Deviation 0.130
0.234 proportion of poverty in CT of residence
Standard Deviation 0.139

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Neighborhood Poverty measured by the proportion of residents in the respondent's census tract that are below the poverty line, using census data. Expect less neighborhood poverty in the high-cash group. Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Neighborhood Poverty measured by the proportion of residents in the respondent's census tract that are below the poverty line, using census data. Expect less neighborhood poverty in the high-cash group. Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Perceived Stress measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Family and Maternal Perceived Stress outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Cohen, S., Kamarck, T., \& Mermelstein, R. (1994). Perceived stress scale. Measuring stress: A guide for health and social scientists.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=547 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Family and Maternal Perceived Stress: Perceived Stress
10.815 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.346
11.389 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.043

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Parenting Stress measured by the Aggravation in Parenting Scale. Additive index of 9 items. Minimum value: 0; Maximum Value: 36. Lower score indicates better outcomes We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Family and Maternal Perceived Stress outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: The Child Development Supplement to the Panel Study of Income Dynamics, retrieved from https://psidonline.isr.umich.edu/cds/cdsi\_usergd.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=547 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=382 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Family and Maternal Perceived Stress: Parenting Stress
15.048 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.521
15.681 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.421

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Perceived Stress measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Family and Maternal Perceived Stress outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Cohen, S., Kamarck, T., \& Mermelstein, R. (1994). Perceived stress scale. Measuring stress: A guide for health and social scientists.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=543 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=377 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Family and Maternal Perceived Stress: Perceived Stress
10.319 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.187
10.735 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.981

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Parenting Stress measured by the Aggravation in Parenting Scale. Additive index of 9 items. Minimum value: 0; Maximum Value: 36. Lower score indicates better outcomes We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Family and Maternal Perceived Stress outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: The Child Development Supplement to the Panel Study of Income Dynamics, retrieved from https://psidonline.isr.umich.edu/cds/cdsi\_usergd.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=543 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=375 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Family and Maternal Perceived Stress: Parenting Stress
14.715 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.552
15.181 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.630

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Perceived Stress measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 32. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Family and Maternal Perceived Stress outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Cohen, S., Kamarck, T., \& Mermelstein, R. (1994). Perceived stress scale. Measuring stress: A guide for health and social scientists.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=379 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Family and Maternal Perceived Stress: Perceived Stress
12.535 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.41
13.317 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.694

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Parenting Stress measured by the Aggravation in Parenting Scale. Note: Index dropped from age 4 survey owing to time constraints Reference: The Child Development Supplement to the Panel Study of Income Dynamics, retrieved from https://psidonline.isr.umich.edu/cds/cdsi\_usergd.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Global Happiness measured by survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Happiness and Optimism outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: The General Social Survey from NORC at the University of Chicago, retrieved from: http://gss.norc.org/Get-Documentation/questionnaires

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=543 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=382 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Happiness and Optimism: Global Happiness
1.236 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.687
1.254 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.707

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Global Happiness measured by survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Happiness and Optimism outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: The General Social Survey from NORC at the University of Chicago, retrieved from: http://gss.norc.org/Get-Documentation/questionnaires

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=540 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=373 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Happiness and Optimism: Global Happiness
1.244 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.710
1.214 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.716

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Global Happiness measured by survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 1; Maximum score: 3. Higher score indicates better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Happiness and Optimism outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: The General Social Survey from NORC at the University of Chicago, retrieved from: http://gss.norc.org/Get-Documentation/questionnaires

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=377 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Happiness and Optimism: Global Happiness
1.271 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.656
1.172 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.684

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Global Happiness measured by survey item (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 1; Maximum score: 3. Higher score indicates better outcome. Expect higher score in high-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Happiness and Optimism outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: The General Social Survey from NORC at the University of Chicago, retrieved from: http://gss.norc.org/Get-Documentation/questionnaires

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Global Happiness measured by survey item (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 1; Maximum score: 3. Higher score indicates better outcome. Expect higher score in high-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Happiness and Optimism outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: The General Social Survey from NORC at the University of Chicago, retrieved from: http://gss.norc.org/Get-Documentation/questionnaires

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Agency measured by the Adult Hope Scale. Additive index of 8 items. Minimum value: 8; Maximum Value: 40. Higher value indicates better outcome We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Happiness and Optimism outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Snyder, C.R., Harris, C., Anderson, J.R., Holleran, S.A., Irving, L.M., Sigmon, S.T., Yoshinobu, L., Gibb, J., Langelle, C., Harney, P. (1991). The will and the ways: development and validation of an individual-differences measure of hope. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 60(4), 570-585.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=546 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Happiness and Optimism: Agency
31.718 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.588
31.321 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.541

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Agency measured by the Adult Hope Scale. Additive index of 8 items. Minimum value: 8; Maximum Value: 40. Higher value indicates better outcome We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Happiness and Optimism outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Snyder, C.R., Harris, C., Anderson, J.R., Holleran, S.A., Irving, L.M., Sigmon, S.T., Yoshinobu, L., Gibb, J., Langelle, C., Harney, P. (1991). The will and the ways: development and validation of an individual-differences measure of hope. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 60(4), 570-585.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=544 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=377 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Happiness and Optimism: Agency
31.577 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.874
31.273 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.030

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Agency measured by the Adult Hope Scale. Additive index of 8 items. Minimum value: 8; Maximum Value: 40. Higher value indicates better outcome We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Happiness and Optimism outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Snyder, C.R., Harris, C., Anderson, J.R., Holleran, S.A., Irving, L.M., Sigmon, S.T., Yoshinobu, L., Gibb, J., Langelle, C., Harney, P. (1991). The will and the ways: development and validation of an individual-differences measure of hope. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 60(4), 570-585.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=380 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Happiness and Optimism: Agency
32.131 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.816
31.55 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.052

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Measured by maternal hair cortisol in picograms per milligram (pg/mg). Values of 750 and higher (n=45) are physiologically implausible and thus were not analyzed. Reference: Ursache, A., Merz, E.C., Melvin, S., Meyer, J., Noble, K.G. (2017). Socioeconomic status, hair cortisol and internalizing symptoms in parents and children. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 78, 142-150.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=211 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=154 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Physiological Stress: Maternal Hair Cortisol
20.247 pg/mg
Standard Deviation 58.038
24.440 pg/mg
Standard Deviation 66.303

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Measured by maternal hair cortisol in picograms per milligram (pg/mg). Values of 750 and higher (n=45) are physiologically implausible and thus were not analyzed. Note: Our original plan was to measure physiological stress using hair cortisol concentration. The first several months of data collection revealed large racial and ethnic differences in willingness to provide a hair sample, due to both cultural and practical reasons. Because of the large amounts of non-random missing data, which would both compromise our statistical power and limit the generalizability of any findings, we dropped hair cortisol from our data collection procedures on October 25, 2022. Reference: Ursache, A., Merz, E.C., Melvin, S., Meyer, J., Noble, K.G. (2017). Socioeconomic status, hair cortisol and internalizing symptoms in parents and children. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 78, 142-150.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=211 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=154 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Physiological Stress: Maternal Hair Cortisol
20.247 pg/mg
Standard Deviation 58.038
24.440 pg/mg
Standard Deviation 66.303

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Measured by the Minnesota Executive Function Scale. Minimum score: 60; Maximum score: 140. Higher score indicates a better outcome. Reference: Carlson, S. M., \& Zelazo, P. D. (2014). Minnesota Executive Function Scale: Test Manual. St. Paul, MN: Reflection Sciences, Inc. Carlson, S. M. (2017). Minnesota Executive Function Scale: Technical Report, v. 2. St. Paul, MN: Reflection Sciences, Inc.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=473 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=357 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Executive Function
97.638 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.680
97.594 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.769

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Measured by the Minnesota Executive Function Scale (MEFS) Minimum score: 60; Maximum score: 140. Higher score indicates a better outcome. We expect a higher value of the maternal MEFS standardized score for the high-cash gift group mothers than the low-cash gift mothers. Reference: Carlson, S. M., \& Zelazo, P. D. (2014). Minnesota Executive Function Scale: Test Manual. St. Paul, MN: Reflection Sciences, Inc. Carlson, S. M. (2017). Minnesota Executive Function Scale: Technical Report, v. 2. St. Paul, MN: Reflection Sciences, Inc. Reflection Sciences (2021). Minnesota executive function scale technical report. Reflection Sciences. https://reflectionsciences.com/wp-content/uploads/MEFS-Technical-Report-July-2021.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Measured by the Minnesota Executive Function Scale (MEFS). Minimum score: 60; Maximum score: 140. Higher score indicates a better outcome. We expect a higher value of the maternal MEFS standardized score for the high-cash gift group mothers than the low-cash gift mothers. Reference: Carlson, S. M., \& Zelazo, P. D. (2014). Minnesota Executive Function Scale: Test Manual. St. Paul, MN: Reflection Sciences, Inc. Carlson, S. M. (2017). Minnesota Executive Function Scale: Technical Report, v. 2. St. Paul, MN: Reflection Sciences, Inc. Reflection Sciences (2021). Minnesota executive function scale technical report. Reflection Sciences. https://reflectionsciences.com/wp-content/uploads/MEFS-Technical-Report-July-2021.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Index of Maternal Depression measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8). Min value: 0; Max value: 24 Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Mental Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kroenke, K. \& Spitzer, R.L. (2002). The PHQ-9: a new depression diagnostic and severity measure. Psychiatric annals, 32(9), 509-515.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=546 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Mental Health: Index of Maternal Depression
3.718 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.092
3.911 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.405

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Index of Maternal Depression measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8). Min value: 0; Max value: 24 Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Mental Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kroenke, K. \& Spitzer, R.L. (2002). The PHQ-9: a new depression diagnostic and severity measure. Psychiatric annals, 32(9), 509-515.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=543 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=376 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Mental Health: Index of Maternal Depression
2.939 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.910
3.207 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.258

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Index of Maternal Depression measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8). Min value: 0; Max value: 24. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Mental Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kroenke, K. \& Spitzer, R.L. (2002). The PHQ-9: a new depression diagnostic and severity measure. Psychiatric annals, 32(9), 509-515.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=541 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=378 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Mental Health: Index of Maternal Depression
3.416 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.629
3.23 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.957

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Index of Maternal Depression measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8). Min value: 0; Max value: 24. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Mental Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kroenke, K. \& Spitzer, R.L. (2002). The PHQ-9: a new depression diagnostic and severity measure. Psychiatric annals, 32(9), 509-515.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=515 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=368 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Mental Health: Index of Maternal Depression
4.212 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.954
4.465 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.607

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Index of Maternal Depression measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8). Min value: 0; Max value: 24. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We expect less depression in the high- as opposed to low-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Mental Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kroenke, K. \& Spitzer, R.L. (2002). The PHQ-9: a new depression diagnostic and severity measure. Psychiatric annals, 32(9), 509-515.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Index of Maternal Depression measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8). Min value: 0; Max value: 24. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We expect less depression in the high- as opposed to low-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Mental Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kroenke, K. \& Spitzer, R.L. (2002). The PHQ-9: a new depression diagnostic and severity measure. Psychiatric annals, 32(9), 509-515.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Index of Maternal Anxiety measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Mental Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Steer, R.A. \& Beck, A.T., (1997). Beck Anxiety Inventory. In C.P. Zalaquett \& R.J. Wood (Eds), Evaluating stress: A book of resources (pp. 23-40). Lanham, MD, US: Scarecrow Education

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=547 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Mental Health: Index of Maternal Anxiety
4.578 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.092
5.943 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.405

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Index of Maternal Anxiety measured by the GAD-7. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Mental Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Löwe B. A Brief Measure for Assessing Generalized Anxiety Disorder: The GAD-7. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(10):1092-1097. doi:10.1001/archinte.166.10.1092

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=543 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=376 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Mental Health: Index of Maternal Anxiety
2.494 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.805
2.782 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.139

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Index of Maternal Anxiety measured by the GAD-7. Additive index of 7 items. Minimum value: 0; Maximum Value: 21. Lower value indicates better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Mental Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Löwe B. A Brief Measure for Assessing Generalized Anxiety Disorder: The GAD-7. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(10):1092-1097. doi:10.1001/archinte.166.10.1092

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=379 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Mental Health: Index 1 of Maternal Anxiety
3.068 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.363
3.063 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Index of Maternal Anxiety measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory. Min value: 0; Max value: 44. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Mental Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Steer, R.A. \& Beck, A.T., (1997). Beck Anxiety Inventory. In C.P. Zalaquett \& R.J. Wood (Eds), Evaluating stress: A book of resources (pp. 23-40). Lanham, MD, US: Scarecrow Education

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=377 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Mental Health: Index 2 of Maternal Anxiety
5.262 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.173
5.029 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.423

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Index of Maternal Anxiety measured by the GAD-7. Additive index of 7 items. Minimum value: 0; Maximum Value: 21. Lower value indicates better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Mental Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Löwe B. A Brief Measure for Assessing Generalized Anxiety Disorder: The GAD-7. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(10):1092-1097. doi:10.1001/archinte.166.10.1092

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=515 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=368 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Mental Health: Index of Maternal Anxiety
4.594 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.908
5.095 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.020

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Index of Maternal Anxiety measured by the GAD-7. Min value: 0; Max value: 21. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We expect less anxiety in the high- as opposed to low-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Mental Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Löwe B. A Brief Measure for Assessing Generalized Anxiety Disorder: The GAD-7. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(10):1092-1097. doi:10.1001/archinte.166.10.1092

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Index of Maternal Anxiety measured by the GAD-7. Min value: 0; Max value: 21. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We expect less anxiety in the high- as opposed to low-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Mental Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Löwe B. A Brief Measure for Assessing Generalized Anxiety Disorder: The GAD-7. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(10):1092-1097. doi:10.1001/archinte.166.10.1092

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Alcohol and Cigarette Use measured by an additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Substance Abuse outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=340 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=258 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Substance Abuse: Alcohol and Cigarette Use
1.109 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.596
0.988 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.504

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Alcohol and Cigarette Use measured by an additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 8. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Substance Abuse outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=541 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=380 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Substance Abuse: Alcohol and Cigarette Use
1.433 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.826
1.284 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.708

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Opioid Use measured by a survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for item). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Substance Abuse outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=340 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=257 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Substance Abuse: Opioid Use
0.076 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.467
0.035 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.204

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Opioid Use measured by a survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for item). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 4. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Substance Abuse outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=541 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=380 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Substance Abuse: Opioid Use
0.081 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.491
0.024 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.234

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Measured by the Home Environment Chaos Scale. Additive index of 20 items. Minimum value: 0; Maximum Value: 20. Lower value indicates better outcome. Reference: Evans, G.W., Gonnella, C., Marcynyszyn, L.A., Gentile, L, \& Salpekar, N. (2005). The role of chaos in poverty and children's socioemotional adjustment. Psychological Science, 16(7), 560-565.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=547 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Chaos in the Home: Index of Chaos in the Home
3.420 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.031
3.376 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.875

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Measured by the Home Environment Chaos Scale. Additive index of 20 items. Minimum value: 0; Maximum Value: 20. Lower value indicates better outcome. Reference: Evans, G.W., Gonnella, C., Marcynyszyn, L.A., Gentile, L, \& Salpekar, N. (2005). The role of chaos in poverty and children's socioemotional adjustment. Psychological Science, 16(7), 560-565.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=543 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=377 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Chaos in the Home: Index of Chaos in the Home
3.088 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.888
3.401 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.952

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Measured by the group mean of a dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for item). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Relationships outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: User's Guide for the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study Public Data, Year 3. (2018). Retrieved from: https://fragilefamilies.princeton.edu/sites/fragilefamilies/files/year\_3\_guide.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=325 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=247 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Relationships: Physical Abuse
0.083 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.276
0.069 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.254

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Measured by the group mean of a dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for item). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Relationships outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: User's Guide for the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study Public Data, Year 3. (2018). Retrieved from: https://fragilefamilies.princeton.edu/sites/fragilefamilies/files/year\_3\_guide.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=304 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=207 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Relationships: Physical Abuse
0.013 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.114
0.024 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.154

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Measured by a survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for item). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 5. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Relationships outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: User's Guide for the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study Public Data, Year 3. (2018). Retrieved from: https://fragilefamilies.princeton.edu/sites/fragilefamilies/files/year\_3\_guide.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=324 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=242 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Relationships: Frequency of Arguing
2.562 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.020
2.479 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.965

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Measured by a survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for item). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 5. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Relationships outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: User's Guide for the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study Public Data, Year 3. (2018). Retrieved from: https://fragilefamilies.princeton.edu/sites/fragilefamilies/files/year\_3\_guide.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=305 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=207 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Relationships: Frequency of Arguing
2.364 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.832
2.483 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.829

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Measured by an additive index of 10 survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 10; Maximum score: 30. Higher score indicates better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Relationships outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: User's Guide for the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study Public Data, Year 3. (2018). Retrieved from: https://fragilefamilies.princeton.edu/sites/fragilefamilies/files/year\_3\_guide.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=325 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=247 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Relationships: Relationship Quality
26.978 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.552
26.583 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.760

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Measured by an additive index of 10 survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 10; Maximum score: 30. Higher score indicates better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Relationships outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: User's Guide for the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study Public Data, Year 3. (2018). Retrieved from: https://fragilefamilies.princeton.edu/sites/fragilefamilies/files/year\_3\_guide.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=305 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=207 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Relationships: Relationship Quality
28.157 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.644
27.884 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.862

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Measured by a group average of a dichotomous indicator of whether the participant scored below target score (26) from an additive index of survey items. Value of 1 for the indicator (lower values of additive index) represent worse outcome, thus a higher average proportion of the outcome indicates a worse outcome. (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items and cutoff point for high or low quality). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates worse outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Relationships outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=466 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=327 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Relationships: Relationship Quality
0.288 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.453
0.382 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.487

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Global Health measured by one survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Physical Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Idler, E. L., \& Benyamini, Y. (1997). Self-rated health and mortality: a review of twenty-seven community studies. Journal of health and social behavior, 21-37.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=547 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Physical Health: Global Health
3.545 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.109
3.567 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.056

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Global Health measured by one survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Physical Health outcome measured during the same wave cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Idler, E. L., \& Benyamini, Y. (1997). Self-rated health and mortality: a review of twenty-seven community studies. Journal of health and social behavior, 21-37.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=515 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=370 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Physical Health: Global Health
3.594 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.097
3.592 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.084

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Global Health measured by one survey item (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Expect better health for high-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Physical Health outcome measured during the same wave cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Idler, E. L., \& Benyamini, Y. (1997). Self-rated health and mortality: a review of twenty-seven community studies. Journal of health and social behavior, 21-37.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Global Health measured by one survey item (see Appendix Table 10 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Expect better health for high-cash group. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Physical Health outcome measured during the same wave cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Idler, E. L., \& Benyamini, Y. (1997). Self-rated health and mortality: a review of twenty-seven community studies. Journal of health and social behavior, 21-37.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Sleep measured by an additive index of 3 survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 3; Maximum score: 15. Higher score indicates a better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Physical Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=546 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=383 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Physical Health: Sleep
10.775 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.938
10.614 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.057

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Sleep measured by an additive index of 3 survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 3; Maximum score: 15. Higher score indicates a better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Maternal Physical Health outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Kling, J.R., Liebman, J.B., Katz, L.F. (2007). Experimental analysis of neighborhood effects. Econometrica, 75(1), 83-119.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=378 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Physical Health: Sleep
10.690 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.117
10.508 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.077

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Body Mass Index measured by Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) growth charts. Reference: Kuczmarski, R. J. (2000). CDC growth charts; United States.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=452 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=346 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Physical Health: Body Mass Index
31.274 kg/m^2
Standard Deviation 8.321
30.656 kg/m^2
Standard Deviation 7.768

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Body Mass Index measured by Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) growth charts. Dichotomous measure based on CDC BMI percentile scales We expect to see a reduced percentage of overweight or obese (BMI greater than or equal to 25) mothers in the high-cash gift group compared to the low-cash gift group. We will report mean BMI of the two groups in descriptive analyses. Reference: Kuczmarski, R. J. (2000). CDC growth charts; United States.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Body Mass Index measured by Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) growth charts. Dichotomous measure based on CDC BMI percentile scales We expect to see a reduced percentage of overweight or obese (BMI greater than or equal to 25) mothers in the high-cash gift group compared to the low-cash gift group. We will report mean BMI of the two groups in descriptive analyses. Reference: Kuczmarski, R. J. (2000). CDC growth charts; United States.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Language Environment Analysis (LENA) system algorithm count of Adult words from LENA recording during parent-child interaction, standardized to represent 10 minute play session. Higher is better; We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Parent-Child Interaction Quality outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Xu, D., Yapanel, U., \& Gray, S. (2009). Reliability of the LENA Language Environment Analysis System in young children's natural home environment. LENA Foundation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=319 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=244 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Parent-Child Interaction Quality: Adult Word Count
330.211 Adult word count
Standard Deviation 241.277
337.660 Adult word count
Standard Deviation 214.287

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Language Environment Analysis (LENA) system algorithm count of Conversational Turns from LENA recording during parent-child interaction, which counts back and forth vocal interactions, standardized to represent 10 minute play session. Higher is better; We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Parent-Child Interaction Quality outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Xu, D., Yapanel, U., \& Gray, S. (2009). Reliability of the LENA Language Environment Analysis System in young children's natural home environment. LENA Foundation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=319 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=244 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Parent-Child Interaction Quality: Conversational Turns
9.994 Conversational Turns
Standard Deviation 9.307
9.793 Conversational Turns
Standard Deviation 8.922

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Measured using PICCOLO (Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes) coding of parenting behaviors from the total of four sub-scales (affection, responsiveness, encouragement and teaching) with responses ranging from 0: absent, 1: barely, 2: clearly. Domain scores are calculated as the sum of item scores within each domain. The reported total positive parenting score is derived by summing the four domain scores. Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 58. Higher score indicates more frequent displays of developmentally supportive parenting behaviors. Parent child interaction task and script adapted from the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Parent-Child Interaction Quality outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=307 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=236 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Parent-Child Interaction Quality: Index of Mother's Positive Parenting Behaviors
41.394 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.485
41.631 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.385

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Measured using PICCOLO (Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes) coding of parenting behaviors from the total of four sub-scales (affection, responsiveness, encouragement and teaching) with responses ranging from 0: absent, 1: barely, 2: clearly. Domain scores are calculated as the sum of item scores within each domain. The reported total positive parenting score is derived by summing the four domain scores. Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 58. Higher score indicates more frequent displays of developmentally supportive parenting behaviors. Parent child interaction task and script adapted from the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Parent-Child Interaction Quality outcome cluster using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=406 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=313 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Parent-Child Interaction Quality: Index of Mother's Positive Parenting Behaviors
48.552 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.243
48.310 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.640

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Block play and grocery shopping game. Grocery shopping game task and script adapted from Leyva et al., 2017 and Leyva et al., 2019. Coding: Measured using Emotional Availability scale (EAS) - 4th Edition middle childhood/youth version (Biringen et al., 2008; Biringen et al., 2014) coding of parenting behaviors from a total of four maternal sub-scales (sensitivity, structuring, non-intrusiveness, and non-hostility) with responses scored on a 7-point scale across the two PCI tasks. The additive total composite score will be pre-registered. We hypothesize a higher composite score for the high-cash gift group relative to the low-cash gift group. Please see details of confirmatory factor analysis, exploratory analysis, and all references in Table 10 in the Statistical Analysis Plan.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Two tasks to be determined. Coding: Measured using Emotional Availability scale (EAS) - 4th Edition middle childhood/youth version (Biringen et al., 2008; Biringen et al., 2014) coding of parenting behaviors from a total of four maternal sub-scales (sensitivity, structuring, non-intrusiveness, and non-hostility) with responses scored on a 7-point scale across the two PCI tasks. The additive total composite score will be pre-registered. We hypothesize a higher composite score for the high-cash gift group relative to the low-cash gift group. Please see details of confirmatory factor analysis, exploratory analysis, and all references in Table 10 in the Statistical Analysis Plan.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Measured by the total number of word tokens (adult word count) in maternal speech during the parent-child interaction tasks (Anderson et al 2021; Rowe, 2008; Rowe, 2012). Coded through transcripts at the utterance level. We hypothesize a higher adult word count for mothers in the high-cash gift group relative to the low-cash gift group. References: Anderson, N. J., Graham, S. A., Prime, H., Jenkins, J. M., \& Madigan, S. (2021). Linking quality and quantity of parental linguistic input to child language skills: A meta-analysis. Child Development, 92(2), 484-501. Rowe, M. (2008). Child-directed speech: relation to socioeconomic status, knowledge of child development and child vocabulary skill. Journal of Child Language, 35, 185-205. doi:10.1017/S0305000907008343 Rowe, M. (2012). A Longitudinal Investigation of the Role of Quantity and Quality of Child-Directed Speech in Vocabulary Development. Child Development, 83(5), 1762-1774.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Measured by the total number of word tokens (adult word count) in maternal speech during the parent-child interaction tasks (Anderson et al 2021; Rowe, 2008; Rowe, 2012). Coded through transcripts at the utterance level. We hypothesize a higher adult word count for mothers in the high-cash gift group relative to the low-cash gift group. References: Anderson, N. J., Graham, S. A., Prime, H., Jenkins, J. M., \& Madigan, S. (2021). Linking quality and quantity of parental linguistic input to child language skills: A meta-analysis. Child Development, 92(2), 484-501. Rowe, M. (2008). Child-directed speech: relation to socioeconomic status, knowledge of child development and child vocabulary skill. Journal of Child Language, 35, 185-205. doi:10.1017/S0305000907008343 Rowe, M. (2012). A Longitudinal Investigation of the Role of Quantity and Quality of Child-Directed Speech in Vocabulary Development. Child Development, 83(5), 1762-1774.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Measured through three indicators of quality: Mean length of utterance (MLU; average number of morphemes per utterance), word types (number of different word roots produced) as indicators of language complexity and diversity, respectively (Anderson et al 2021; Rowe, 2008; Rowe, 2012), and the proportion of utterances that are wh- questions -What, Where, When, Which, Why, Who, and How (referential and inferential questions)-(Luo et al., 2022; Cristofaro \& Tamis-LeMonda, 2012) in maternal speech during the parent-child interaction tasks. Language quality variables will be coded through transcripts at the utterance level. We hypothesize higher language quality scores, either the composite factor or the individual scores, for the high-cash gift group relative to the low-cash gift group. Please see details of planned analysis and all references in Table 10 in the Statistical Analysis Plan.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Measured through three indicators of quality: Mean length of utterance (MLU; average number of morphemes per utterance), word types (number of different word roots produced) as indicators of language complexity and diversity, respectively (Anderson et al 2021; Rowe, 2008; Rowe, 2012), and the proportion of utterances that are wh- questions -What, Where, When, Which, Why, Who, and How (referential and inferential questions)-(Luo et al., 2022; Cristofaro \& Tamis-LeMonda, 2012) in maternal speech during the parent-child interaction tasks. Language quality variables will be coded through transcripts at the utterance level. We hypothesize higher language quality scores, either the composite factor or the individual scores, for the high-cash gift group relative to the low-cash gift group. Please see details of planned analysis and all references in Table 10 in the Statistical Analysis Plan.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Measured using method reported in Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document. Please also see preregistration at OSF: https://osf.io/ahv2p/?view\_only= Reference: Belsky, W. D. et al. (2020). Quantification of the pace of biological aging in humans through blood test, the DunedinPoAm DNA methylation algorithm. eLife 9:e54870. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.54870 Belsky, W. D. et al. (2022). DunedinPACE, a DNA methylation biomarker of the pace of aging. eLife 11:e73420. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.73420

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Expect slower DunedinPACE- pace of aging in high-cash group: Methylation pace of aging was developed from DNA-methylation analysis of Pace of Aging in the Dunedin Study birth cohort (Belsky et al., 2022).. Pace of Aging is a composite phenotype derived from analysis of longitudinal change in 18 biomarkers of organ-system integrity (Belsky et al., 2015). Increments of methylation pace of aging correspond to "years" of physiological change occurring per 12-months of chronological time. We will also report GrimAge Acceleration and PhenoAge Acceleration as exploratory analyses. GrimAge represents a DNA-methylation metric designed to predict morbidity and mortality (Lu et al., 2019). Please see details and references in Appendix Table 10.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Expect slower DunedinPACE- pace of aging in high-cash group: Methylation pace of aging was developed from DNA-methylation analysis of Pace of Aging in the Dunedin Study birth cohort (Belsky et al., 2022).. Pace of Aging is a composite phenotype derived from analysis of longitudinal change in 18 biomarkers of organ-system integrity (Belsky et al., 2015). Increments of methylation pace of aging correspond to "years" of physiological change occurring per 12-months of chronological time. We will also report GrimAge Acceleration and PhenoAge Acceleration as exploratory analyses. GrimAge represents a DNA-methylation metric designed to predict morbidity and mortality (Lu et al., 2019). Please see details and references in Appendix Table 10.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Measured using method reported in Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document. Please also see preregistration at OSF: https://osf.io/ahv2p/?view\_only= Reference: McCartney, D.L., Hillary, R.F., Conole, E.L.S. et al. Blood-based epigenome-wide analyses of cognitive abilities. Genome Biol 23, 26 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-021-02596-5

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Frequency of Parent-Child Activity measured by an additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Reference: Rodriguez, E. T., \& Tamis-LeMonda, C. S. (2011). Trajectories of the home learning environment across the first 5 years: Associations with children's vocabulary and literacy skills at prekindergarten. Child development, 82(4), 1058-1075.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=547 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=382 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Frequency of Parent-Child Activity: Self-Report of Parent-Child Activities
10.285 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.684
10.780 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.578

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Frequency of Parent-Child Activity measured by an additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Reference: Rodriguez, E. T., \& Tamis-LeMonda, C. S. (2011). Trajectories of the home learning environment across the first 5 years: Associations with children's vocabulary and literacy skills at prekindergarten. Child development, 82(4), 1058-1075.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=543 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=376 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Frequency of Parent-Child Activity: Self-Report of Parent-Child Activities
14.057 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.978
14.452 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.825

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Frequency of Parent-Child Activity measured by an additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 4; Maximum score: 20. Higher score indicates better outcome. Reference: Rodriguez, E. T., \& Tamis-LeMonda, C. S. (2011). Trajectories of the home learning environment across the first 5 years: Associations with children's vocabulary and literacy skills at prekindergarten. Child development, 82(4), 1058-1075.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=537 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=378 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Frequency of Parent-Child Activity: Self-Report of Parent-Child Activities
12.676 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.497
13.074 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.41

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Frequency of Parent-Child Activity measured by an additive index of survey items where number of days spent doing activity is multiplied by the number of minutes reported doing activity per day (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Higher score indicates better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Frequency of Parent-Child Activity outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Rodriguez, E. T., \& Tamis-LeMonda, C. S. (2011). Trajectories of the home learning environment across the first 5 years: Associations with children's vocabulary and literacy skills at prekindergarten. Child development, 82(4), 1058-1075.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=514 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=369 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Frequency of Parent-Child Activity: Self-Report of Parent-Child Activities
488.579 Minutes
Standard Deviation 263.988
515.590 Minutes
Standard Deviation 269.998

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Additive index of activities where the number of days reported doing the activity are multiplied by the number of minutes on a given day. We expect higher amount for high cash group. Activities are: read books, tell stories, play together, pretend play, physical games outside, learning activities, watch tv or videos. 1. How many days did you participate in \[activity\]? (1: no days; 2: 1-2 days; 3: 3-5 days; 4: 6-7 days) 1a. On those days, how many minutes do you do typically do this per day? (1: 15 minutes or less; 2: 15-30 minutes; 3: more than 30 minutes). References: Rodriguez, E. T., \& Tamis-LeMonda, C. S. (2011). Trajectories of the home learning environment across the first 5 years: Associations with children's vocabulary and literacy skills at prekindergarten. Child development, 82(4), 1058-1075. BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Additive index of activities where the number of days reported doing the activity are multiplied by the number of minutes on a given day. We expect higher amount for high cash group. Activities are: read books, tell stories, play together, pretend play, physical games outside, learning activities, watch tv or videos. 1. How many days did you participate in \[activity\]? (1: no days; 2: 1-2 days; 3: 3-5 days; 4: 6-7 days) 1a. On those days, how many minutes do you do typically do this per day? (1: 15 minutes or less; 2: 15-30 minutes; 3: more than 30 minutes). References: Rodriguez, E. T., \& Tamis-LeMonda, C. S. (2011). Trajectories of the home learning environment across the first 5 years: Associations with children's vocabulary and literacy skills at prekindergarten. Child development, 82(4), 1058-1075. BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Frequency of Parent-Child Activity measured by an additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for items). Minimum score: 0 Maximum score: 2. Higher score indicates better outcome. We will estimate the statistical significance of the entire family of related measures in the Frequency of Parent-Child Activity outcome cluster measured during the same wave using step-down resampling methods for multiple testing (see statistical analysis plan for more details; Westfall and Young, 1993). Reference: Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=513 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=369 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Frequency of Parent-Child Activity: Child Meal and Sleep Routine Index
1.667 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.523
1.721 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.484

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Frequency of Parent-Child Activity measured by an additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 10 in Statistical Analysis Plan document for items). Minimum score: 0 Maximum score: 2. Higher score indicates better outcome. Expect higher score for high-cash group. Reference: BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Frequency of Parent-Child Activity measured by an additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 10 in Statistical Analysis Plan document for items). Minimum score: 0 Maximum score: 2. Higher score indicates better outcome. Expect higher score for high-cash group. Reference: BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 12 months

Measured by a dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for item). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates worse outcome. Reference: Reichman, N.E., Teitler, J.O., Garfinkel, I., MclAnahan, S.S. (2001). Fragile Families: Sample and design. Children and Youth Services Review, 23(4-5), 303-326.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=339 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=257 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Discipline: Spanking Discipline Strategy
0.059 proportion of spanking
Standard Deviation 0.236
0.066 proportion of spanking
Standard Deviation 0.249

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 24 months

Measured by a dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for item). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates worse outcome. Reference: Reichman, N.E., Teitler, J.O., Garfinkel, I., MclAnahan, S.S. (2001). Fragile Families: Sample and design. Children and Youth Services Review, 23(4-5), 303-326.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=542 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=372 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Discipline; Spanking Discipline Strategy
0.186 proportion of spanking
Standard Deviation 0.390
0.137 proportion of spanking
Standard Deviation 0.344

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 36 months

Measured by a dichotomous survey item (see Appendix Table 8 in "Analysis Plan and Measures" document for item). Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 1. Higher score indicates worse outcome. Reference: Reichman, N.E., Teitler, J.O., Garfinkel, I., MclAnahan, S.S. (2001). Fragile Families: Sample and design. Children and Youth Services Review, 23(4-5), 303-326.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20
n=540 Participants
These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $20: These subjects receive $20 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333
n=377 Participants
These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card. Monthly cash gift payments of $333: These subjects receive $333 each month for 76 months via debit card.
Maternal Discipline; Spanking Discipline Strategy
0.202 proportion of spanking
Standard Deviation 0.402
0.172 proportion of spanking
Standard Deviation 0.378

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Parent-Child Conflict Tactics Scale (CTSPC) Subscales: Nonviolent Discipline, Psychological Aggression, and Corporal punishment and 1 item from the Severe Assault (physical abuse) subscale. Total 14 items about conflict strategies with child and harsh discipline are asked about the past year. Min: 14 Max: 98 We expect a reduction of harsh discipline in the high-cash group compared to the low-cash group. References: Straus, M. A., Hamby, S. L., Finkelhor, D., Moore, D. W., \& Runyan, D. (1998). Identification of child maltreatment with the Parent-Child Conflict Tactics Scales: Development and psychometric data for a national sample of American parents. Child abuse \& neglect, 22(4), 249-270. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0145-2134(97)00174-9 Cotter, A., Proctor, K. B., \& Brestan-Knight, E. (2018). Assessing child physical abuse: An examination of the factor structure and validity of the Parent-Child Conflict Tactics Scale (CTSPC). Children and Youth Services Review, 88, 467-475.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Parent-Child Conflict Tactics Scale (CTSPC) Subscales: Nonviolent Discipline, Psychological Aggression, and Corporal punishment and 1 item from the Severe Assault (physical abuse) subscale. Total 14 items about conflict strategies with child and harsh discipline are asked about the past year. Min: 14 Max: 98 We expect a reduction of harsh discipline in the high-cash group compared to the low-cash group. References: Straus, M. A., Hamby, S. L., Finkelhor, D., Moore, D. W., \& Runyan, D. (1998). Identification of child maltreatment with the Parent-Child Conflict Tactics Scales: Development and psychometric data for a national sample of American parents. Child abuse \& neglect, 22(4), 249-270. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0145-2134(97)00174-9 Cotter, A., Proctor, K. B., \& Brestan-Knight, E. (2018). Assessing child physical abuse: An examination of the factor structure and validity of the Parent-Child Conflict Tactics Scale (CTSPC). Children and Youth Services Review, 88, 467-475.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Maternal report of whether the child has repeated a grade, adapted from the School Enrollment and Expectations section of the PSID Child Development Supplement. Item: Has child "ever" been held back a grade? Expect fewer retentions in high cash group. Adapted from the School Enrollment and Expectations (SEE) section of the 2021 Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) Child Development Supplement: Beaule, A. Campbell, F., Insolera, N., Juska, P., McAloon-Fernandez, R., McGonagle, K., Mushtaq, M., Simmert, B., \& Warra, J. (2023). PSID-2021 Main Interview User Manual: Release 2023. Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan. https://psidonline.isr.umich.edu/data/Documentation/UserGuide2021.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Maternal report of whether the child has repeated a grade, adapted from the School Enrollment and Expectations section of the PSID Child Development Supplement. Item: Has child "ever" been held back a grade? Expect fewer retentions in high cash group. Adapted from the School Enrollment and Expectations (SEE) section of the 2021 Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) Child Development Supplement: Beaule, A. Campbell, F., Insolera, N., Juska, P., McAloon-Fernandez, R., McGonagle, K., Mushtaq, M., Simmert, B., \& Warra, J. (2023). PSID-2021 Main Interview User Manual: Release 2023. Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan. https://psidonline.isr.umich.edu/data/Documentation/UserGuide2021.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Maternal report of child's engagement in school using an item adapted from the Survey of Income and Program Participation. "How often would you say that (CHILD) cares about doing well in school"? 4 answer choices: 1. none of the time; 2. some of the time, 3. most of the time; 4. all of the time. Score range: 1-4; higher scores indicate more engagement in school. Expect more engagement in high cash group. Reference: Ehrle, J. L., \& Moore, K. M. (1999). 1997 NSAF Benchmarking Measures of Child and Family Well-Being. Washington, D.C.: The Urban Institute. National Survey of America's Families Methodology Report No. 6. https://webarchive.urban.org/UploadedPDF/Methodology\_6.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Maternal report of child's engagement in school using an item adapted from the Survey of Income and Program Participation. "How often would you say that (CHILD) cares about doing well in school"? 4 answer choices: 1. none of the time; 2. some of the time, 3. most of the time; 4. all of the time. Score range: 1-4; higher scores indicate more engagement in school. Expect more engagement in high cash group. Reference: Ehrle, J. L., \& Moore, K. M. (1999). 1997 NSAF Benchmarking Measures of Child and Family Well-Being. Washington, D.C.: The Urban Institute. National Survey of America's Families Methodology Report No. 6. https://webarchive.urban.org/UploadedPDF/Methodology\_6.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Maternal report of the number of school suspensions, adapted from the Survey of Income and Program Participation. One item: Has child ever been suspended or expelled from school? (no/yes). Expect fewer suspensions in high cash group. Reference: Adapted from the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP): U.S. Census Bureau. (2023). 2022 Survey of Income and Program Participation Users' Guide. U.S. Department of Commerce Economic and Statistics Administration. https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/sipp/tech-documentation/methodology/2022\_SIPP\_Users\_Guide\_SEP23.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Maternal report of the number of school suspensions, adapted from the Survey of Income and Program Participation.One item: Has child ever been suspended or expelled from school? (no/yes). Expect fewer suspensions in high cash group. Reference: Adapted from the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP): U.S. Census Bureau. (2023). 2022 Survey of Income and Program Participation Users' Guide. U.S. Department of Commerce Economic and Statistics Administration. https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/sipp/tech-documentation/methodology/2022\_SIPP\_Users\_Guide\_SEP23.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Estimated number of days missed in last 12 months. Expect fewer absences in high-cash gift group. Reference: BFY Study PIs

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Gathered from school names and city/district. We expect an increase in school quality for the high-cash gift group. The measure we select will be a function of what data will be available at the time of Age 8 wave.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 10 in Statistical Analysis Plan document for items). Minimum score: 0 Maximum score: 4. Higher score indicates better outcome. We expect a positive effect on high-cash group. Reference: Tourangeau, K., Nord, C., Lê, T., Wallner-Allen, K., Vaden-Kiernan, N., Blaker, L. and Najarian, M. (2019). Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2010-11 (ECLS-K:2011) User's Manual for the ECLS-K:2011 Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Data File and Electronic Codebook, Public Version (NCES 2019-051). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2019/2019051.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 10 in Statistical Analysis Plan document for items). Minimum score: 0 Maximum score: 4. Higher score indicates better outcome. We expect a positive effect on high-cash group. Reference: Tourangeau, K., Nord, C., Lê, T., Wallner-Allen, K., Vaden-Kiernan, N., Blaker, L. and Najarian, M. (2019). Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2010-11 (ECLS-K:2011) User's Manual for the ECLS-K:2011 Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Data File and Electronic Codebook, Public Version (NCES 2019-051). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2019/2019051.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 10 in Statistical Analysis Plan document for items). Minimum score: 0 Maximum score: 4. Higher score indicates better outcome. We expect a positive effect on high-cash group. Reference: Tourangeau, K., Nord, C., Lê, T., Wallner-Allen, K., Vaden-Kiernan, N., Blaker, L. and Najarian, M. (2019). Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2010-11 (ECLS-K:2011) User's Manual for the ECLS-K:2011 Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Data File and Electronic Codebook, Public Version (NCES 2019-051). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2019/2019051.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 6

Additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 10 in Statistical Analysis Plan document for items). Minimum score: 0 Maximum score: 4. Higher score indicates better outcome. We expect a positive effect on high-cash group. Reference: Tourangeau, K., Nord, C., Lê, T., Wallner-Allen, K., Vaden-Kiernan, N., Blaker, L. and Najarian, M. (2019). Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2010-11 (ECLS-K:2011) User's Manual for the ECLS-K:2011 Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Data File and Electronic Codebook, Public Version (NCES 2019-051). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2019/2019051.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 8

Additive index of survey items (see Appendix Table 10 in Statistical Analysis Plan document for items). Minimum score: 0 Maximum score: 4. Higher score indicates better outcome. We expect a positive effect on high-cash group. Reference: Tourangeau, K., Nord, C., Lê, T., Wallner-Allen, K., Vaden-Kiernan, N., Blaker, L. and Najarian, M. (2019). Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2010-11 (ECLS-K:2011) User's Manual for the ECLS-K:2011 Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Data File and Electronic Codebook, Public Version (NCES 2019-051). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2019/2019051.pdf

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Age 48 months

Population: Original plan was to measure MMN. While the auditory oddball task was administered, an MMN waveform was not produced.Instead, a lateralized MMR was produced which has been theorized to be a correlary of the MMN (McWeeny \& Norton, 2020), but not a fully overlapping construct. Due to differences in timing, amplitude, and topography we don't report MMR amplitudes as an MMN. As the MMN was not elicited we will not deposit MMN impacts and analyses of the MMR will be reported as exploratory.

Auditory Discrimination Brain Function measured by mismatch negativity (MMN) ERP with larger differences between standard and deviant stimulus in high-cash gift group compared to the low-cash gift group.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $333

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Monthly Cash Gift Payments of $20

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 5 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Greg John Duncan

University of California, Irvine

Phone: (949) 824-7831

Results disclosure agreements

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