Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) Program Marketing/Outreach Support: Participant & Prospective Participant Discussions

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E&T Participant Focus Groups - Attachment B

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) Program Marketing/Outreach Support: Participant & Prospective Participant Discussions

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Attachment B: Screening Questionnaire

SNAP E&T Marketing Support Participant Focus Groups 



Screening Questions

Note: Some questions are to qualify/disqualify participants and others are to track demographics to ensure participant diversity and inclusiveness.



Thank you for your willingness to take part in the USDA/SNAP project to discuss job training/development programs. This project is separate from the state’s SNAP program and will not affect your benefits. Please answer the following questions to see if you qualify to take part in the virtual discussions.



  1. Do you currently participate in a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or a similar program (Foodshare/Food Stamp/Food Assistance/Nutrition Assistance)?

Yes

No [Thank and disqualify]

Not sure [Thank and disqualify]



Disqualify/End Survey Message: We’re sorry. Based on your answers, you don’t match the specific profile for the virtual discussions. This project is separate from the SNAP program in your state and will not affect your benefits. Thank you for your time and interest and in supporting the USDA/SNAP project. You may close your browser. 

 

  1. Do you currently take part in a job training/development program as part of food benefits support (SNAP/Foodshare/Food Stamp/Food Assistance/Nutrition Assistance)?

Yes [skip to Q4]

No

Not sure


  1. Do you currently participate in the Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance program?

Yes [Thank and disqualify]

No

Not sure [Thank and disqualify]


  1. What is your age?

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-59

60 or older [Thank and disqualify]


  1. Please select all that apply related to your situation.

You are: (Select all that apply)



Working at least 30 hours a week

Taking care of a child under 6

Taking care of a person with disabilities

Unable to work due to a physical or mental limitation

Participating regularly in a substance (alcohol/drug) use disorder program

In school or a training program at least half-time



[If any above are selected, thank and disqualify]



  1. What state do you currently live in? [Drop-down list of U.S. states] I do not live in the United States [Thank and disqualify]



  1. What racial/ethnic group best describes you?  (Select all that apply)  

American Indian or Alaska Native  

Asian/Pacific Islander  

Black/African American  

Hispanic/Latino/Latina  

White, Caucasian 

Other (specify) 


  1. Which most closely describes your gender identity?

Woman

Man

Transgender Woman

Transgender Man

Non-Binary

Agender/I don’t identify with any gender

Gender not listed. My gender is ______________

Prefer not to state



Thank you for answering these questions. You qualify to take part in the virtual discussions. Please advance to the next page to fill out your contact information and mark your choice for the time and date of the call.



  1. Please select which group you can take part in below: [present one or more of the discussion options depending on whether the respondent participates in SNAP E&T/workforce development programs or not; state they are located in] (Select one)  



Discussion 1 [Dates/Times TBD (individuals who are SNAP E&T/workforce development program participants)] 



Discussion 2 [Dates/Times TBD (individuals who are not SNAP E&T/workforce development program participants)] 



Discussion 3 [Dates/Times TBD [(individuals who are SNAP E&T/workforce development program participants)] 



Discussion 4 [Dates/Times TBD (individuals who are not SNAP E&T/workforce development program participants)]  



None of these days/times work for me [Skip to question 12]  



  1. Please complete the information below. Your information will be kept private and will not be shared with anyone outside our research team.  

   

First Name:  

Last Name:  

Email address:  

Mobile phone number (including area code):   



  1. You will receive a follow-up email to confirm the time and date of your discussion and information on how to connect to the call. We are looking forward to meeting you. Please note that you will receive a $75 electronic gift card after the call. 

  

  1. If you are unable to join at the day/time of the call, we thank you for your interest. This project is separate from the SNAP program in your state and will not affect your benefits. We will reach out to you if more calls are scheduled.  




Thank you for your responses.

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