Formative Research to Develop Multicultural Nutrition Education for Child Care (SLT - Site Directors and Classroom Providers)

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Attachment C - Site Confirmation Letter

Site Confirmation Letter

Dear Mr. O’Shea,

I am familiar with your research project entitled Multicultural Nutrition Education for Child Care. I understand that Applied Curiosity Research (ACR) is conducting research on behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). I understand that the study will involve child care providers at my site implementing activities with children and research team members conducting surveys with children and one 60-minute focus group with parents, which will take place at [SITE]. I understand that ACR will provide any necessary materials to be shared with parents.

I understand that the focus groups will require a quiet space on-site for approximately two hours before, during, or after child care sessions. I understand that [SITE] will be provided a $250 to cover the cost of materials and ingredients needed to conduct the educational activities and participating providers will receive a $50 stipend.

As the Director of [SITE], I confirm that the site grants permission for the proposed research to be conducted with providers, children, and parents at our site. I agree to distribute and post flyers and to assist ACR in recruiting parents for the focus groups.

I understand that this research will be carried out following sound ethical principles and that participant involvement in this research study is strictly voluntary and provides privacy of research data, as described in the protocol.

Sincerely,

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