Appendix J_ 72_month_Email Reminder - Revised

Supporting Statement for OMB Clearance Request

Appendix J: 72-Month Follow-up Survey Alternate

E-mail Text

National Implementation Evaluation of the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) to Serve TANF Recipients and Other Low-Income Individuals and HPOG Impact Study

0970-0394

May 2017

Revised June 2020

Submitted by:

Nicole Constance

Office of Planning, Research
and Evaluation

Administration for Children
and Families

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Appendix J: HPOG-Impact Alternate E-mail Text

Hello [NAME],

We are trying to reach you by telephone to request your participation in a survey as part of the Health Professions Opportunity Grant (HPOG) study. Your input is very important. We would like to schedule an appointment to talk to you.

[IF EMAIL: I / IF LETTER: We] want you to know that because of the COVID-19 outbreak and associated social distancing guidelines, we changed our interview procedures. To reduce health safety concerns, we will not be conducting in-person interviews. We are only conducting interviews by telephone. Your input is very important, and [IF EMAIL: I / IF LETTER: one of our interviewers] would like to schedule an appointment to talk by phone. We realize your time is valuable, and upon completion of the survey we will mail you a gift card valued at $45 as a token of appreciation. The interview should last about 45 minutes.

The Administration for Children and Families in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funded the Health Profession Opportunity Grants Impact study. When you applied to [PROGRAM NAME, you agreed to take part in the HPOG study.

[IF EMAIL: I / IF LETTER: We] would like to complete the interview over the phone at a time that is convenient for you. Please [IF EMAIL: respond to this email or] call to schedule an appointment at [xxx-xxx-xxxx]. Use this ID number to help me locate your record: [ABTID]. I would also be happy to answer any questions you may have about the survey.

Thank you in advance for your time and assistance with this project. We hope that you and your family stay safe and healthy.

Sincerely,

IF EMAIL: Interviewer Name]/ [IF LETTER: SURVEY DIRECTOR]

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