Description:
We are collecting new data as well as interfacing with the ongoing Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods (PHDCN). The PHDCN consists of a longitudinal study and a community survey. Community survey data were first collected in the mid 1990's with 9000 respondents. Community survey data include regular, multi-faceted assessments of 343 Chicago neighborhoods (approximately 700 census tracts) via neighborhood expert interviews, census data, and systematic observation. A second community survey is being conducted to coincide with the 2000 U.S. census (data collection to continue through 2001). The longitudinal study focuses on children and youth in 80 neighborhood clusters (about 160 census tracts) throughout the city. The longitudinal study employs an accelerated, longitudinal design with seven cohorts: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18. Each cohort has approximately 1000 children, who are followed regularly. In-depth information on child and family development (in addition to neighborhood data) are being gathered. The PHDCN is currently in its third wave of data collection (expected to continue through December 2001).
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Administration for Children and Families/OPRE Projects
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