March 22, 2010
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Program Result
Researchers found that children in family, friend and neighbor care the year before kindergarten were more likely to be obese at the start of kindergarten than children in parent care.
September 8, 2009
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Evaluation
The evaluation studies the regulations’ impact on children’s diets and levels of physical activity and the factors affecting implementation of the regulations in New York City's licensed day-care centers.
January 1, 2011
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Journal Article
Low-sugar cereal served with fruit is found quite acceptable by youth as a breakfast choice.
National Program
To employ a comprehensive set of interventions to improve the health of children in Trenton, New Jersey.
January 1, 2009
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Journal Article
Children's Futures, a 10-year RWJF initiative, developed a comprehensive, citywide program in Trenton, N.J. focusing on the critical time period of prenatal care to age three to ensure health and school readiness. This article explores the initiative's first five years, the available results and lessons learned.
February 1, 2005
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Program Result
From February 2003 through May 2004, researchers at Public/Private Ventures in Philadelphia analyzed how linking child care with health services could improve low-income and minority children's access to and quality of health care.
August 1, 2008
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Evaluation
This evaluation measures the effect of Children's Futures in the lives of participating families in Trenton, N.J.