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About Us
Creciendo Juntos is a five-year early childhood program led by Nobel Laureate James Heckman, supporting Latino families in Chicago’s Southwest side. In partnership with Casa Central, NORC, and Ireland’s Preparing for Life, it offers individualized coaching from pregnancy to kindergarten. A randomized controlled trial will enroll 250 families, testing whether intensive parenting support improves child development. The study uses validated assessments, surveys, qualitative methods, and administrative data. Rooted in community-based research, it emphasizes cultural responsiveness and trust. A 2024 pilot preceded full recruitment in 2025, building on successful outcomes from the Irish model.