NORC at the University of Chicago (NORC) is undertaking an important national study designed to provide information on the circumstances of all types of families across America. The study is sponsored by the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, the Administration for Children and Families, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Some households in this City have been selected as part of a national random sample for this study. Starting in January 2012, and continuing into May 2012, NORC interviewers will contact selected households in this community. Interviewers will visit pre-selected households, explain the study to an adult and, after informed consent has been obtained, interview selected individuals in each household. Since residents are frequently concerned about security and safety, we wanted to inform you of this research project and alert you that the interviewers will be present in this community. On other national research projects, NORC found that some people selected to be interviewed and have called organizations for information about their presence.
Be assured that participation in the study by City residents is completely voluntary and that the interviewers will adhere to the strictest professional standards. The interviewers will be wearing photo identification badges which state that they are NORC representatives. The interviewers are trained professionals who have signed legally binding pledges of confidentiality.
NORC is one of the oldest and most prestigious social survey research organizations in the nation. They have been conducting nationwide surveys for 70 years, during which they have earned a reputation for research that is scientifically sound and in the public interest.
If you have any questions or would like more information on the study or NORC, please call Sandra Pitzer, NORC Regional Field Manager, toll-free at 1.888.493.5957 or email her at pitzer-sandra@norc.org.
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