We Are S.E.E.D.S. Inc.

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Enrollment Info

We Are S.E.E.D.S. Inc.We Are S.E.E.D.S. Inc. is a 501 (C) 3 non profit whose mission is to provide mentorship to young girls ages 11-18 in underserved communities within the city of Philadelphia. We strive to help girls make better choices through exposure to alternative attitudes, environments and opportunities.

Open Enrollment is in September and January!

Give your daughter the gift of a mentor — and a new friend.

As an established youth organization, we work to develop youth mentoring programs that work. Our experienced approach to recruiting, screening, matching and supporting our mentoring relationships has resulted in lasting relationships, and helped change the lives of young ladies across the city and surrounding areas.

Our Goal is to develop a network of mentors that will empower girls to be:

  1. Are more likely to steer clear of drugs and alcohol
  2. Do better in school
  3. Get along better with their family and friends
  4. Feel better about themselves.

Parents are our Partners !

Parents and guardians are an integral part of We Are S.E.E.D.S. Inc. Your input is important to us as our objective is to supplement your efforts! Not only do you provide information about your child’s strengths and needs, but you approve the selection of our Programs. Once your daughter is enrolled, we would like you to remain involved in several key ways:

  1. Approving programs and activities and supporting your child’s involvement
  2. Asking your child questions about program sessions and activities, and report any concerns
  3. Report to us on a quarterly basis about your daughter’s progress and milestones
  4. Participating in ‘by invitation only’ events, and carefully designated activities offer by

Remember: We welcome your feedback at any time!

Your child’s safety is very important to us!

We Are S.E.E.D.S. Inc. conducts a thorough background check on every volunteer in our mentoring programs and activities. Program Sessions and Activities are adult-supervised at all times. The safety and well-being of the girls we serve is our highest priority. We strive to achieve the highest quality possible in providing environments that are conducive to learning and development and safety, and in providing ongoing professional support services to our children, parents and volunteers.

To help ensure child safety, We Are S.E.E.D.S. Inc. Standards of Excellence require that each volunteer must complete a thorough screening process that includes :

  1. Completion of a formal written application
  2. A criminal history record check and child abuse clearance
  3. At least two references
  4. An in-person interview
  5. A professional assessment of their appropriateness to volunteer with a child
  6. An orientation and training process that outlines the individualized needs of your child and provides information and resources on how to encourage your child’s healthy development.

This process requires an on-going commitment on the part of our volunteers, ensuring that they remain consistent, motivated, energized, innovative, engaging, flexible, resourceful, and maintain integrity as well as professionalism while interacting with the young ladies we serve.

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Enrollment Process

The following form is part of the Mentee enrollment process, it will help us get to know your daughter personally. To Enroll Your Child, please complete and submit the Enrollment Application below. Once the application has been submitted and reviewed – a S.E.E.E.D.S. Staff member will be in contact with you to discuss enrollment.

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Mentee Enrollment Application

General Information

Name:

Date of Birth:

Address:

Home Phone:

Parent/Legal Guardian's Name:

Relationship:
 Mother Father Other:

Do you reside with both parents:
 Yes No

Number of siblings:

Number of siblings you reside with:

Current School Attending:

Current Grade:

List your hobbies, extracurricular activities, and interests here:

Whose idea was it for you to join this program:

What are some areas in your life that you would like to improve:

If you could just talk about yourself and what is going on with you - what would you say?
(this is completely confidential):

How do you presently feel about yourself?

What do you hope to get out of this program?

Do you have plans to attend college?
 Yes No Maybe

List at least 2 colleges you may be interested in attending:
1)
2)
3)

If you do not plan on attending college, please explain why:

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