Attachment D

ATTACHMENT D

Sample Statement of Assent for focus groups

Important note: The eight different survey sites may modify the Child Assent Form to meet the requirements of their local Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). OAH and ACF will provide this document as a model of the most basic content that should be included in the form the sites submit to their IRBs.

SAMPLE STATEMENT OF ASSENT

EVALUATION OF ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION APPROACHES (PPA)

(Sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services)

An adult at ____________has explained to me what I can expect from participating in the focus group for the Evaluation of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Approaches (PPA). I was told that I have been selected to be a part of the focus group. The process was described to me and any questions I had were answered. I understand that the information I provide is private and will not be provided to people outside of the study or shown to my parents or teachers. I also understand that I do not have to answer any questions that make me feel uncomfortable. I understand that participation is voluntary, and I agree to participate in the focus group for the PPA study.

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Name Signature Date

Email: _________________________________________

Cell phone: ( ) _________ - ______________

Area code

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I certify that the staff members assigned to explain the study to participants were trained to do so in terms participants would understand.

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Melissa Thomas

Survey Director

Signature Date