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Seedling is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit

8001 Centre Park Drive, Ste. 140

Austin, TX 78754

Email: info@seedlingmentors.org

Phone: 512-323-6371

Tax ID: 74-2841791

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dan Leal

dan@seedlingmentors.org

CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER

Connie Howe

chowe@seedlingmentors.org

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Jennifer Edwards

jennifer@seedlingmentors.org

​Use of Phone Numbers and Consent

Seedling may collect your phone number when you provide it to us, such as when applying to be a mentor or making a donation on our website.    When you provide your phone number on our website, we are assuming consent to use the phone number for those specific purposes. Before using your phone number for another communication purpose, we will specifically ask for your consent to opt in or opt out.
No personal information, including mobile phone number information, will be shared with third parties / affiliates for marketing / promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Your phone number will only be used internally by our organization for the purposes you have consented
to, such as:

  • Sending you text message notifications related to our nonprofit program and/or development
    activities.
  • Contacting you by phone regarding our nonprofit program and/or development activities.

Message and Data Rates may apply. You can STOP messaging by sending STOP and get more help by sending HELP.  We have strict policies and technical safeguards in place to prevent the unauthorized sharing or disclosure of phone numbers and other personal information. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. If you have any other questions about how we handle phone numbers or consent, please contact us at info@seedlingmentors.org .

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you focus on serving children with incarcerated parents?

Parental incarceration is recognized as an Adverse Childhood Experience, or ACE, by public health experts. Studies show that childhood trauma and stress caused by Adverse Childhood Experiences can lead to negative physical and mental health outcomes. Despite the fact that over 5 million children in the US have experienced parental incarceration – including approximately 8000 children in Central Texas alone –  very few organizations or services explicitly support youth facing these specific challenges. We aim to help fill that gap.

What will the child’s family know about me?

Very little. Only your name and anything you choose to share with your mentee.

Will I meet the child’s parent or caregiver?

The majority of our mentors do not meet caregivers since our program is school based, though there is a small possibility that you could cross paths at school.

Can I choose the child or the school where I mentor?

Seedling makes mentoring matches based on research-proven best practices, but we do our best to accommodate preferences when possible.

What if my mentee changes schools after I start?

If this occurs, you have several options and Seedling will support you in determining the best choice for you and your mentee.

Can we meet at another time besides lunch?

Lunch time is the best time to meet as it not only provides consistency, but it also provides the opportunity for this nurturing relationship to happen without interrupting instruction time. Research shows that mentoring programs that pull students from their classes can sometimes negatively impact academic performance.

What if I need help?

A Seedling mentor is a friend, and asource of support and encouragement – no previous experience required! Every Seedling mentor is assigned a Mentor Director to support you throughout the duration of your mentoring match. Mentor Directors are available to answer any questions you may have and have a wealth of knowledge in youth development. Additionally, Seedling provides monthly trainings and newsletters full of helpful information.

I may know other people who would like to mentor. How do I spread the word?

One of the biggest things you can do to help Seedling is let people know about our program! We are always happy to do presentations to businesses, organizations, or other community groups who would like to get involved. We also have promotional materials, both digital and print, that we can share. If you’d like to learn more about this or have other ideas on how to collaborate to reach more people, please contact us at info@seedlingmentors.org.

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