This study evaluates the impact of $1,000 cash transfers provided to low-income families across the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The study includes two cohorts – May 2020 and October 2020 – totaling more than 25,000 participants. It is the first rigorous study of a one-time, $1,000 transfer in the U.S. It explores a variety of outcomes including material hardship, mental health, parenting practices, child well-being, and partner relationships.