In 2010, the RAND Corporation conducted a multi-year, randomized control trial research project evaluating the effectiveness of the First Born Program. The results of that evaluation, published in Pediatrics in 2016, showed significant health improvements for all participating families, regardless of background, socioeconomic status or education.
Having a First Born Program in your community increases family resilience and decreases poor health outcomes for babies and new parents.
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