Welcome to the
FIRSt Families Database
The Families Interested in Research Studies (FIRSt) database, established in 2003, connects Penn State researchers and families with infants and young children in central Pennsylvania who are interested in participating in research. The database also includes pregnant mothers.
All information in the database is confidential and is only shared with researchers who are conducting research approved by the University’s Office of Research Protections.
Many families find that participating in research is fun and gives insight into women’s health experiences during pregnancy and postpartum, into their child’s development, and provides a sense of having contributed to important advances in science. Some research projects also provide financial compensation to participants.
You may register for the database if you are the legal parent or guardian of a newborn or a child under 18 years of age, or if you are expecting a child. You will be contacted when a researcher is interested in adding you to a project.
Questions?
Questions about the FIRSt database and this webpage should be directed to FIRStFamilies@psu.edu.
General questions about research at Penn State should be directed to the Vice President for Research.