Feedback on Materials for Father Involvement National Media Campaign

OMB #0970-0531; Expiration Date: 07/31/2022

Experts Screener

The purpose of this information collection is to locate the correct experts for expert interviews, ensuring they meet project criteria and will provide helpful expertise related to fathers. All responses are voluntary and will be kept private.

Target: The exact criteria for our experts will vary depending on the type, but generally we will screen them for years of experience, credibility and how compelling their point of view is.

• Family Therapist from vetted list: Our goal is to use our networks to identify someone actively working in the environment of our focus.

• Premier academic expert in fatherhood involvement: We are considering Phil Cowan, professor of psychology emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley, and co-director of the Schoolchildren and their Families Project.

• Barber: We will be tapping the Fathers Incorporated Atlanta Barbershop Program to identify someone who fits our needs.

• High School Guidance Counselor: We will be recruiting someone with with 10+ years of experience in low-income districts to reach young fathers.

Screener:

1. How old are you?

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2. How many years of experience do you have doing ( )?

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3. Have you received any special accreditation or awards doing ( )? If yes, please tell us about it!

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4. Please tell us a little bit about your experience with fathers. In what way do you see or interact with fathers most?

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5. Is there something surprising you’ve learned over the years about the challenges fathers face in getting more involved in their kids’ lives?

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