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  1. 12/18/2015 �������� ���������������� ��� ������������������������������� ������� �������������� �� !�����"��#�$�%�&��'������� (����'���)�$�%�&��'������� S2.1 ��������*�+������� • Overview of key study procedures – Introducing the study to participants – Administering informed consent – Completing the registration document – Conducting random assignment and informing the client • Navigating EPIS and reporting features • Resources and next steps • Questions & Answers S2.2 1

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  3. 12/18/2015 �����,����-��'�����,�����1������ S2.5 ���,��*������$ • Potential clients may have already heard of the pilot program, but you’ll want to recap major points of the study in everyday language to make sure clients understand. – “Washington is participating in a study to learn how services in this program help Basic Food recipients increase their skills and find jobs.” – “These results will be used to shape programs in your community and around the country to better help people reach their job goals and earn more money.” • Stress that his/her participation in the study is important and will help the research team figure out whether these new services actually help people or not. S2.6 3

  4. 12/18/2015 6�$�)��,�������-���������#� • Explain that we use a process called random assignment to put people into one of two groups. – “Individuals who are eligible and who agree to be in the study will be placed at random into one of two groups.” • “One group is eligible for services available through the BFET program.” • “The other group is eligible for BFET services plus some additional support and training services.” – “Random assignment is like a lottery or flipping a coin.” – “The decision about which group a person goes into is made by a computer program, so assignment to a group is purely by chance. This method keeps random assignment fair and objective for everyone.” S2.7 6�$�)��,�������-���������#� • Make it clear that this is not a guarantee of receiving services – Even if they are assigned to treatment they may not receive all services, like work-based learning. – “…may have the opportunity to receive services…” • Don’t “under-sell” the BFET services; there are still a large number of services available to the BFET group. • If the individual is interested in participating, then proceed with reading them the consent form. S2.8 4

  5. 12/18/2015 �������/���������7�������� • Make it clear to the participant that their participation is voluntary – they can still receive BFET services if they don’t want to participate – “It is up to you whether to take part in the study.” – “If you DO take part in the study, you will have a 50-50 chance to get more education and training services than you can get now.” – “If you do NOT want to take part in the study, you will not have the chance to receive any of the new RISE pilot services, but not taking part in the study will not affect your Basic Food benefits.” – “Whatever group you are assigned to, you will be helping researchers and policymakers to learn if the new services work, and the results will help you and others in the future.” • If the individual is interested in participating, then proceed with reading them the consent form. S2.9 �,����������-��������,�1������ S2.10 5

  6. 12/18/2015 �������,�1����������#��8 • To administer informed consent: log into EPIS and click the button to “Enroll a new participant.” The consent form will be the first tab you complete with the participant. • You must read the consent form to each participant. • Encourage participants to ask questions! • If eligible individuals do not understand the study and its requirements, they cannot be randomly assigned and become part of the study. S2.11 &����-��-��������,�1������ • Explain to the participant that you will first read them the consent form and then collect information from them by asking a set of questions. – “Now we will review the information on this consent form. When you sign this form, you are agreeing to participate in this important study.” – “In a few minutes, we will ask you to tell us about such things as your education, health, employment, and use of public assistance. We also will ask you to give us information about who might help us get in touch with you over the next few years, when we conduct follow-up surveys for the study. Some information is required for you to be part of the study.” S2.12 6

  7. 12/18/2015 *�������-�1�����������4���'��������/���� • If working with a youth participant (ages 16-17), determine whether the youth is the head of their own SNAP household or assistance unit. • For youth who are not the head of their own SNAP household or assistance unit, you will need to obtain parental consent for the youth to participate in RISE. The youth will also need to provide his or her own assent. • For youth who are the head of their own SNAP household or assistance unit, they can provide their own consent to participate. S2.13 *�������-�1�����������4���'��������/���� • The consent form for a youth participant will look slightly different than the consent form for an adult participant because we are required to obtain parent consent for some youth. To be completed by: Consent Youth – Not Head Youth – Head of Parent Checkbox of Household Household “ I understand the information X X provided and voluntarily agree to participate.” “I understand the information provided and voluntarily agree to X X allow my child to participate.” “I am indicating that I do NOT agree All youth or parents of youth who decline to to be part of this study (or do not give their consent. allow my child to participate).” S2.14 7

  8. 12/18/2015 �������/������'������9�����:�����������1������ • You will likely encounter participants who are unsure if they want to participate or decline to participate. • You should talk to them about what aspects of the study, pilot, or process concern them and try to alleviate those concerns. – “If you DO take part in the study, you will have a 50-50 chance to get more education and training services than you can get now.” – “If you do NOT want to take part in the study, you will not have the chance to get any of the new RISE services, but not taking part in the study will not affect your Basic Food benefits.” – “Whatever group you end up being assigned to, you will be helping researchers and policymakers to learn if the new services work, and the results will help you and others in the future.” S2.15 �������/������'�������������1������ • If the person ultimately chooses not to participate: – Reiterate that they will not be eligible to receive RISE services. – Follow your regular procedures for referring a client to BFET. – Close the case in EPIS. S2.16 8

  9. 12/18/2015 5���/����� • You must read the consent form to each participant. • You can select an English or Spanish consent form. • Participants must be given a hard copy of the consent form to take with them. • Draw the participant’s attention to key information on the consent form. S2.17 1��/�����-��'��)�-������������������ S2.18 9

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