Can extra support for new parents boost child development?

This study looked at a program called Room to Grow that helps low-income parents in New York City from pregnancy until their child turns three. The program offers one-on-one meetings with a social worker, baby supplies, and connections to community resources. Researchers measured things like parents' stress, depression, and parenting skills, as well as children's thinking and language abilities. The goal was to see if this extra support helps children start school ready to learn.