Welcome to the Orange County Vanguard Center (OCVC)

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Last Reviewed:  6/3/2010
Last Updated:  6/3/2010

Welcome to the Orange County Vanguard Center (OCVC)


The OCVC, one of the initial National Children’s Study Vanguard locations, was established in 2005.  It leads the implementation of the Study in Orange County, California. The OCVC combines the expertise and leadership of research organizations throughout Orange County. 

Orange County was chosen as one of the first locations for the National Children’s Study because of its location, the people who live here, and the number of children born here each year. Including Orange County in the National Children’s Study will help to ensure that the Study represents all of America’s children.

 

Timeline


Spring 2009 
Begin visiting homes in Orange County

Summer 2009 
Begin conducting home visits with Study participants

Fall 2009
Births for the Study begin

Spring 2010
Begin home visits with babies