What is SEED?

Special Education Enrichment and Development Foundation

SEED is a newly formed nonprofit organization run by volunteers to benefit students with special needs in the Lafayette School District. SEED is currently considering strategies to support a wide range of proposals that could support and enrich the education of special needs students in the Lafayette School District. SEED intends to raise funds predominantly through applications for grants from private foundations and public entities that provide grants. SEED will also sponsor community-based fund raising events to help build a support community for our parents with special needs children.

Please consider volunteering your time. We have positions both large and small- and it's all important work! To learn more, contact us at
SEED.lafayette@comcast.net
Support‎ > ‎

Family Support

Contents

  1. 1 Lafayette Special Parents for Special Kids Group
  2. 2 Care Parent Network
  3. 3 Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)
  4. 4 Gabby Jack Ranch Service Companions

Lafayette Special Parents for Special Kids Group

www.spsklaf.org

Do you have a child in preschool, elementary or middle school in the Lafayette school district with special needs and/or learning differences? Please join our support, education and advocacy group! We meet monthly to discuss our kids, therapies, resources, IEPs and other support services. Between our members, we have much information and encouragement to share! Please contact bveasd@yahoo.com if you have any questions or would like to join us. We look forward to meeting you!

Care Parent Network

www.careparentnetwork.org


CARE is a one-stop family resource center serving families of children with disabilities. They provide support, information, and resources especially designed to help families meet the unique challenges of parenting a child with special needs. You can request to be added to their mailing list or to receive e-mail announcements in the following topic areas: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Announcements/Conferences, Inclusion, IDEA, IEP support and training, Regional Center/DDS Issues, or Health Care.  CARE periodically offers free IEP preparation workshops for parents.  Their parent volunteers can also assist you with questions regarding special education, IEPs, Regional Center and other questions.

Parent volunteers can be reached at 925-313-0119


Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)

www.cci.org

The most advanced technology capable of transforming the lives of people with disabilities has a cold nose and a warm heart.  CCI (in Santa Rosa) provides highly trained assistance dogs to children with disabilities, at no charge.  Visit www.cci.org for more information.  Your child must be 5 years old in order for you to apply.  The application, interview and training process is extensive.


Gabby Jack Ranch Service Companions

www.gabbyjackranch.org

Gabby Jack Ranch pairs people in need with a partner for life. Their professional staff selects your perfect companion dog and their trainers help you train your dog, in your home, to meet your specific and unique needs. Gabby Jack clients are children and adults in need of physical, social or emotional assistance and encouragement. Gabby Jack service dogs are Labradoodles and Goldendoodles bred specifically for gentle temperaments, intelligence and often hypoallergenic qualities. Visit www.gabbyjackranch.org or call (707) 354-4508. Dogs are made available on a sliding scale, based on financial need.