PAW Program

Introduction

Simple Sparrow Care Farm utilizes farm nature for therapeutic and educational outcomes. As a 501c3 nonprofit, we partner with schools, businesses, therapists, and other organizations to provide trauma-informed care farm programs and services for all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to “Learn+Grow+Heal.”

Program Overview

WHO: Statistics show that people who spend time with animals have a better quality of life overall. However, not everyone has the opportunity to be engaged with animals on a regular basis, especially at-risk youth in group homes, students who are in school all day, and elderly living in nursing homes.

WHAT: The PAW Program provides the community with easy-to-care for pets under the supervision of qualified adults for short increments of time that can easily be extended per need.

WHERE: Schools, group homes, nursing homes as well as businesses and organizations can all benefit from the PAW Program.

HOW: The PAW Organizer arranges with the facility where the animal(s) is to be kept and who will be providing care throughout the duration of the program. Both safety to people and animal(s) are top priority. Potential hazards must be assessed, and liability waivers signed before bringing the animal(s) to the facility.

Select the site: Select a site free from drafts and if kept outdoors, provide shelter and security from predators.
Supervision: Designate two (2) adult PAW Team Leaders. They should have basic knowledge in animal care or approved through Simple Sparrow. At least one (1) Team Lead must be present during hands-on interactions. This ensures safety to both person and animal.

Schedule care: The Team Leads will create a schedule that assigns tasks to interested people. Tasks and people helping will vary by location, but the basic care must include food, water, and cleaning by at least one (1) person. Team Leads may consult the PAW Organizer or contact Simple Sparrow directly for immediate help or questions.

PAW Plan

Foster Schedule (fees for equipment, food, bedding, and bi-weekly check-ins)
1. Annual: $300. This includes replenishing of food and bedding.
2. If your school or facility would like to sponsor the feed and other supplies for the year, there will not be a fee.
Supplies (provided by SSCF if selecting the paid program)
1. Food
2. Bedding (paper bedding for indoors, pine for outdoors)

Supplies to be provided by host facility:

Cage or rabbit hutch
Water bottle and food bowl

Services

Monthly phone call from Simple Sparrow staff to check on health of rabbit and address any concerns.
Mid-year visit from Simple Sparrow staff to access bunny’s healthy and address any concerns.
Supply delivery if involved in the paid program (provided by SSCF)
Vet care as needed.

Responsibility of foster organization

PAW team leaders participate in training (1hr) and agree to follow care plan
Always provide access to clean water and food
Keep bedding/environment clean

Care Plan

Food
Water
Shelter
Relationship

Name of School or Organization

Point of Contact

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Requested Program Start Date

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Requested Program End Date

YYYY

Type of Program:

One Year with Supplies Provided: $300

One Year Providing Your Own Supplies: $0

You will be invoiced the full amount at the start of the program, payment should be made no later than 10 days.

Release of Liability Agreement

I understand and agree that as a participant, I am not an employee of SIMPLE SPARROW, and I am not entitled to any compensation or benefits of any kind, except as otherwise required by law. By signing below, I hereby agree that I will not object to or challenge the protocols and procedures outlined by the Director of Simple Sparrow. This includes but is not limited to: Following the daily care procedures provided at the time of animal drop off, providing clear communication on the condition of said animal, and submitting payments in a timely manner. Violation of any of these guidelines is grounds for immediate removal from the program and termination of all future program opportunities with Simple Sparrow. By your participation in the program, you have indicated that you accept the limits of liability from inherent risks of animal behaviors and release Simple Sparrow from any liability for any personal injuries that may come from kicking, biting, or scratching, or any property damage that may occur from participating in the PAW Program. The Fostering Organization is responsible for the liability release of any staff, students, residents etc., that may come in contact with said animal. I CERTIFY THAT I/WE HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE, AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT I/WE ARE AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT THAT I/WE SIGN ON OUR OWN FREE WILL AND SIGN AND DATE THIS AGREEMENT VOLUNTARILY:

Signature of Point of Contact