The Center for Public Partnerships and Research at the University of Kansas supports the practice of protection for human subjects participating in research. The following information is provided for you to decide whether you wish to participate in the present study. You should be aware that even if you agree to participate, you are free to withdraw at any time without penalty.
   
We are conducting this study to better understand the experiences of child care professionals and their authentic system of supports for becoming entrepreneurs in their communities. This will entail your completion of a survey. Your participation is expected to take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. The content of the survey should cause no more discomfort than you would experience in your everyday life.  
  
Although participation may not benefit you directly, we believe the information obtained from this study will increase understanding of the relationships and supports that child care professionals, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, use and connect with to navigate the journey to becoming in-home or center-based providers. Your participation is solicited, although strictly voluntary. Your name will not be collected or associated in any way with the research findings. It is possible, however, with internet communications, that through intent or accident someone other than the intended recipient may see your response.  
   
If you would like additional information concerning this study before or after it is completed, please feel free to contact us by phone or mail.   

Completion of the survey indicates your willingness to take part in this study and that you are at least 18 years old. If you have any additional questions about your rights as a research participant, you may call (785) 864-7429 or write the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), University of Kansas, 2385 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7563, email irb@ku.edu.  
 
Sincerely,   
Sara Gardner
Principal Investigator
Center for Public Partnerships and Research
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045  
Sgardner10@ku.edu

Teri Garstka, Ph.D. 
Co-PI
Lifespan Institute 
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045 
garstka@ku.edu

                                                    
Thank you for your willingness to complete this survey. This would only take 5-10 minutes to complete. You can withdraw at any time.