The Youngest New Yorkers: The Early Childhood Poverty Tracker
With the launch of the Early Childhood Poverty Tracker (ECPT), we are excited to deepen the collaboration between Robin Hood and Columbia University and take a closer look into the issue of childhood poverty. Launched in 2017, this study is following a representative sample of more than 1,500 families with young children in New York City. The longitudinal study links survey, assessment, and administrative data to understand the challenges and resources that shape the development of children during the critical early years and its impact later in adulthood.
Because of its longitudinal, multidimensional, and New York City-specific design, the Early Childhood Poverty Tracker will be a distinctive and valuable resource for policy leaders and child advocates in the city. We invite partners to participate in the project as research and policy partners as we study and explore early childhood as a critical point of intervention.
The Poverty Tracker is a longitudinal study of the dynamics of poverty and disadvantage in New York City. It is a joint project of Robin Hood and Columbia University. The Early Childhood Poverty Tracker is a survey of more than 1,500 New York City households with young children ages 0-3.