Please pass this info to those you know who might qualify.
Dr. Darcey Merritt has reached out to the Children’s Trust Fund Alliance requesting assistance with a research project about Black birth mothers impacted by the Child Welfare/Protective System related to child neglect. She is in need of approximately 100 more parents to participate in a research study. Below is more information relating to requirements for participation.
Recruitment Language:
Please consider an immediate opportunity to be involved in a research project about Black birth mothers impacted by the Child Welfare/Protective System related to child neglect. The research project will explore the experiences of Black mothers involved with Child Protective Services and subsequent participation in prevention programs. Completing the survey will take approximately 30 minutes and participants will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card for their time.
This research is aimed at understanding how Black birth mothers experience Child Protective Services. For instance, sometimes families are hurt because child neglect is misunderstood from the perspectives of moms. Overall, we want to do a better job of understanding parenting decisions. The purpose is to help the system pay closer attention to the realities and perspectives of Black moms and their decisions.
Requirements for participating are as follows:
· Older than 18 years old
· Identification as a Black birth mother
· Experience with Child Welfare/Protective Services in your area and/or child welfare services agencies, specifically regarding child neglect
· Access to a Smart Phone or Computer to complete an electronic survey
If you are interested in the study and meet the criteria, please contact Dr. Darcey Merritt and text “SURVEY” to 323-212-5191 or send an email to Silver-Foundling-Research-Study@nyu.edu. All information is anonymous and confidential.
