C4a_EDECH FG reminder call script 2015.1.9

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Expiration date: XX/XX/XXXX

Evaluation of Demonstration Projects to End Childhood Hunger (EDECH)

ATTACHMENT C.4.a. PARTICIPANT FOCUS GROUP REMINDER SCRIPT (ENGLISH)

EVALUATION OF DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO END CHILDHOOD HUNGER (EDECH)

FOCUS GROUP REMINDER CALL SCRIPT

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Hello. My name is ____________________, and I'm calling from Mathematica Policy Research on behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. May I speak with (NAME OF RECRUITED RESPONDENT)?

(If recruited respondent is not in, ask when might be a good time to reach her/him and also leave a message with your name and contact information and say it is about the group discussion on [DATE].)

(To recruited respondent)

Hello, I am calling to remind you about our discussion group related to the [RECOGNIZABLE NAME OF STATE/ITO DEMONSTRATION PROJECT] that your [FAMILY/ CHILD] has participated in. You were invited to participate in this group because you can provide some very useful feedback about [RECOGNIZABLE NAME OF STATE/ITO DEMONSTRATION PROJECT] and how it can be improved based on your experience.

I am calling to remind you about the time and place of the group. The group discussion will take place at TIME on DAY, DATE at PLACE. The group will last 1 ½ hours. You will be given a $50 gift card as a token of our appreciation and to offset your transportation costs and any childcare you may need because we will not have childcare available. Food and beverages also will be served.

Will you still be able to attend the group discussion at TIME on DAY, DATE at PLACE?

[IF THEY SAY “NO” STOP HERE AND SAY “THANK YOU FOR LETTING US KNOW.” IF THEY SAY “YES” CONTINUE]

This discussion will be for a small group of about 10 people. Just as a reminder, we cannot substitute another person for you or add another person who may come with you. If another adult comes with you they will not be able to join you in the room where the discussion is held. Also, we are not able to accommodate any children. And, very important so that we can start and end on time, please plan to arrive about 15 minutes early to meet the other participants and have some food and beverages.

We are counting on your participation. If something should change and you cannot attend, please be sure to call our office’s toll-free number as soon as possible, so we can find a replacement. The toll-free number is XXX-XXX-XXXX.

Thank you for agreeing to participate and we look forward to seeing you at TIME on DAY, DATE at PLACE!

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