Can cash and coaching give every baby a fair start?
NCT ID NCT07261254
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study is testing whether giving low-income families a monthly cash gift plus support from a community health worker can improve child health, reduce poverty, and help families use services like doctor visits and food assistance. Researchers will follow 2,400 families in San Mateo County for three years. The goal is to see if this combination helps children develop better and reduces health disparities.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
guaranteed basic income and community health worker support
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that combining cash support with community health workers improves child development and reduces poverty-related health disparities.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on measuring outcomes, not a treatment. Results may not apply to other regions or populations, and the intervention may not produce lasting changes.
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