Baseline characteristics of eligible children and families
| Child/family characteristic | Eligible families at intervention centers (%) (n=274) | Eligible families at comparison centers (%) (n=207) |
|---|---|---|
| Child's gender | ||
| Male | 52.5 | 52.9 |
| Female | 47.5 | 47.1 |
| Child's race/ethnicity | ||
| Caucasian | 69.4 | 70.0 |
| African American | 7.4 | 2.3 |
| Hispanic | 10.6 | 13.8 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8 | 2.7 |
| Native American/Alaskan Native | 4.6 | 10.7 |
| Other | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Child's primary language | ||
| English | 86.9 | 89.3 |
| Non-English | 13.1 | 10.6 |
| Child resides with | ||
| Both parents | 35.2 | 48.2 |
| Single parent | 63.8 | 48.6 |
| Foster family | 0.9 | 3.2 |
| At least one parent employed | 45.0 | 40.2 |
| Child has educational disability | 11.1 | 20.1 |
| Median household income | $9442 | $8745 |