MOM Program 8-Year Follow-up

The MOM Program Continuation - 8 Year Follow-up

Study measures will evaluate cognitive, academic, and behavioral outcomes for the children, school services received, and caregiver stress and depression. The main study outcome measures include cognitive status, school functioning, and behavior. Long-term outcomes will be studied in attempt to verify the 33 and 60 month significant differences found in school participation and behavior between the intervention and control groups.

This study examines 8-year follow-up results from The MOM Program, a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a mixed professional home visiting program to promote positive developmental outcomes among children in poverty. The earlier study found significant differences in both school participation and behavior among the intervention group at ages 33 and 60 months of age. Families from the original MOM Program RCT that provide informed consent will be eligible for the study when the children are 8 years of age.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Families from the original MOM RCT that participated in the 60 month evaluation
• Able to return to Philadelphia area for testing
• Parental/guardian informed consent and child assent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children unable to complete testing due to sensory, physical, or other deficits, as determined by clinical review by study psychologist
• Caregivers unwilling to authorize the release of school information
• Non-English speaking