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Table 1 Family rewards activities and reward amounts

From: Testing a conditional cash transfer program in the U.S.: the effects of the family rewards program in New York City

Activitiy

Reward amount

Education

 Student has 95%+ attendance

$25 per month grades 1-8a; $50 per month grades 9–12

 Parent attend parent-teacher meeting

$25 per meeting, twice per year

 Student obtains library carda

$50, paid once

 Parent review low-stakes tests

$25 per review, grades 1–8 only

 Student obtain proficient score - Math

$300, grades 3–5; $350 grades 6–8

 Student obtain proficient score - ELA

$300, grades 3–5; $350 grades 6–8

 Parent discuss test results with teachera

$25 per test

 Student passes Regents exams

$600 per exam (up to 5 exams) - grades 9–12

 Student earns 11+ credits per year

$600 per year - grades 9–12

 Student takes PSAT

$50 - grades 9–12

 Student graduates

$400 - grades 9–12

Health

 Maintain public health insurancea

$20 per month for each parent; $20 per month for each child

 Maintain private health insurancea

$20 per month for each parent; $20 per month for each child

 Annual medical check up

$200 per family member

 Dental check up twice per year

$100 per family member

 Doctor-advised follow-up visita

$100 per family member

Work and training

 Sustained full-time work

$150 per month

Participation in education/training

 While working 10+ hours/weekb

$200–$600 per course (max $3,000)

  1. a Reward dropped for program Year 3
  2. b Minimum work requirement eliminated for program Year 3