Childhood Understanding Behaviors Survey (CUBS)
Collects early childhood data to improve the health and well-being of Alaska’s children and families
Who we are
The Alaska Childhood Understanding Behaviors Survey (CUBS) is a statewide public health program operated by the Alaska Division of Public Health. Launched in 2006, CUBS follows up with mothers who previously participated in PRAMS to gather unique information about the health, behaviors, and early experiences of Alaskan children at age three.
What we do
CUBS collects population-based data on the health, development, and family environments of young children by surveying approximately 60 mothers each month. The survey covers topics such as nutrition, health care access, child care, dental health, and child development. These data help identify risk and protective factors, inform health and education policies, evaluate public health programs, and guide resources toward improving the well-being of Alaska’s children and families.
CUBS survey
If you receive a letter, email, or phone call from Alaska CUBS, please share your story! Your answers will help improve programs for children and families in Alaska.
- Phone calls from Alaska CUBS will come from (907) 269-3629 and will display “AK Health Dept” on your caller ID.
- Emails from Alaska CUBS will come from an alaska.gov (DOH) email address.
- If you have questions, call Alaska CUBS toll-free at 1-888-269-3470 or email mch-epi@alaska.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Why did I receive the CUBS survey?
Why did I receive the CUBS survey?
Shortly after your child was born, you completed a PRAMS survey about your life before, during, and after pregnancy. CUBS is a follow-up to PRAMS. All people who returned a PRAMS survey are sent a CUBS survey shortly after their child’s third birthday. You are one of a small number of people who were chosen to help us in this study.
What does CUBS do with the information?
What does CUBS do with the information?
- Provides information to develop and evaluate health programs for families and children in Alaska.
- Guides better use of resources.
- Helps families learn more about being healthy and safe.
- Helps doctors, nurses, and health care workers improve care.
Are my answers important?
Are my answers important?
Yes! Because of the small number of people who are getting this survey, it is important to have everyone’s answers. You and your child’s experiences are unique and important. Your help is voluntary. Your answers will help us improve the health of mothers and young children in Alaska.
Are my answers kept private?
Are my answers kept private?
Yes! No one outside the CUBS staff will know your name or address. Your survey gets a random number code. Answers are not linked to your name or contact information. This helps to ensure privacy.