About The Study: This study found that universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) may be associated with reduced child protective services (CPS) involvement, particularly for child neglect, and may help mitigate racial and ethnic disparities in CPS involvement. Reductions in child neglect associated with UPK could benefit children’s health and well-being in the short- and long-term; these findings offer insights for policymakers and advocates regarding broader benefits associated with UPK.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Youngjin Stephanie Hong, PhD, email hong249@wisc.edu .
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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.5822)
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