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Press Kit Information Thank you for visiting the Seeds Educational Services web site. A "press kit" which includes written materials and a video is available upon request. Below are many of items in that kit.
Consent For SEEDS Classes I, _________________________________________________give ______________________________________________________ permission to participate in Social Relationship Classes taught at ____________________________________________. I understand these classes were created to inform students of personal choices and options available to him/her. These educational classes are designed to increase the students knowledge and awareness of the various relationships (self, special someone, family, friends, acquaintances, and strangers) they encounter daily. The emphasis of the program is to teach feelings, boundaries and appropriate social interactions within these relationship groups. These classes include information on: Self-esteem Feelings Boundaries Dating Assertiveness Public/Private Understanding Signature:___________________________________________________ (Circle One) Self Conserved Parent/Guardian/Legal Conservator
Seeds Educational Services, Inc. SEEDS Educational Services, Inc., is a non-profit organization established in 1987, that has broad experience in creating personal safety curriculum with proven results. We deliver trainings and educate people with cognitive disabilities and those assisting them. Research indicates that people with developmental disabilities are at high risk of being sexually and physically assaulted. Even more alarming is that statistics show 97% are well known and TRUSTED by the person. Seeds was launched in 1987 in response to the growing number of sexual abuse cases involving people with developmental disabilities. SEEDS is continually expanding and reaching broader audiences to educate all persons regarding this epidemic. Our credits include: Public School Districts, Transition Classrooms, Arc-San Diego Work and Residential Programs, Home of Guiding Hands, Multiple Parent Groups including SELPA and PASS, San Diego Regional Center, San Diego Sheriffs Dept., U.S. Fire Dept. and FEMA, Dept. of Homeland Security, and the International Conference on Disability and Abuse Prevention.
Dear Parents and Care Providers: This letter is to inform you that an educational opportunity provided by Seeds Educational Services, Inc. will be offered for ________________. This course allows students to learn about appropriate social-sexual boundaries and assist with building healthy relationships with friends and loved ones. Seeds Educational Services is a non-profit educational organization that supports people with developmental disabilities. The organization provides various services such as social-sexual classes, trainings and behavioral consulting to teach strategies in dealing with social-sexual concerns within the community. They have provided in-service training for our staff to train to teach our participants how to build appropriate boundaries in their relationships with others. There have been some concerns and interest about this issue among program participants, staff and parents. We have decided to provide social-sexual educational classes to our program to address these needs. Classes will begin on ________________. We believe that this opportunity will empower each individual to build safe and meaningful relationships. However, we do understand that this is a sensitive subject and therefore, have enclosed a brochure. If you have any concerns you may contact Stacy Everson, Executive Director of Seeds Educational Services, Inc. to obtain more detailed information. Prior to attending class on _________________ each participant must complete the enclosed packet. Sincerely,
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