Financial Incentives for Teen Parents
About the Intervention
Financial Incentives for Teen Parents is a program that provides financial incentives to encourage teen parents to stay in school. The program has a three-tiered incentive structure: grant increases for proof of enrollment and meeting attendance requirements, grant reductions for failing to attend an initial assessment interview or verify enrollment, and unchanged grants for exceeding allowed absences but not unexcused absences. The program also offers guidance and assistance with child care and transportation for teens complying with the rules.
Statistical Findings
Positive effect on staying in school for students age 18 and older
No effect on progressing in school
No effect on completing school
More Intervention Details
Focus Areas
Drop-Outs, Attendance, Economically DisadvantagedPrograms & Services
N/ADelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
N/ATarget Groups
Student(s)Source
U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, What Works Clearinghouse. (2006). Financial Incentives for Teen Parents to Stay in School. Retrieved from https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/WWC/intervention/365.
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