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The Urban Institute and its partners - the University of Southern California, the University of California at Los Angeles, Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., and Castillo & Associates - are conducting an evaluation of the Healthy Kids Initiative. The study encompasses both qualitative and quantitative components and examines issues related to Healthy Kids access and utilization over time.
Evaluation Documents Longitudinal Household Survey Survey results describe children and families participating in Healthy Kids, parents' satisfaction with the program, impact of program on new and established enrollees and implications for service delivery across two time points. Wave 1 Survey reports (conducted April - December 2005) Wave 2 Survey reports (conducted May 2006 – January 2007) Parent Focus Groups Two waves of focus groups examine experiences of parents with children enrolled in Healthy Kids, Medi-Cal or no insurance in accessing healthcare. Parents' perceptions of the Healthy Kids program are highlighted. Wave 1 Focus Groups (conducted April, May 2005) Wave 2 Focus Groups (conducted April 2007) Case Studies Over 40 key informants representing First 5 LA staff and Commissioners, policymakers, providers, administrators, advocates and researchers share their views on Healthy Kids' implementation as well as challenges in sustaining the program. Wave 1 Case Studies (conducted November 2004) Wave 2 Case Studies (conducted November 2006) - Growing Pains for the Los Angeles Healthy Kids Programs
Report (pdf) Policy Brief (pdf) Wave 3 Case Studies (conducted March 2009) - The Los Angeles Healthy Kids Program Perseveres Amid Increasing Financial Strain
Report (pdf) Special Studies A series of special studies will examine particular topics of interest related to the Healthy Kids program including hospitalization, dental care use, and disenrollment. « Back to What We're Learning
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