Considerations for Offering Incentives for Survey Completion
Incentives can range from a small gift certificate to food or a t-shirt. However, you should weigh the pros and cons before offering them.
Pros
Increases the likelihood of participation
Demonstrates to children and young people that you value their voices
Cons
Even if not very costly, it may stretch program budgets
Although unlikely, it could bias program participants to provide more favorable survey responses