In the next few weeks, I will be teaching the Cares for Kids program to the Kindergarteners through second graders.
The Cares For Kids Program is a research -based, early childhood sexuality and abuse prevention curriculum for Pre-K
through 2nd grade students. The program was developed "incorporating what is known and understood about sexual health, child sexual abuse, early childhood learning, growth and development, and family and parental roles." The goal is to prevent child sexual abuse through education and promotion by focusing on self-esteem, respect for self and others, rewarding human relationships, and avoidance of sexual coercion. It promotes open, respectful communication between adults and children. I understand that this topic can be very sensitive for parents and children. During this unit the biggest thing I want to make sure you understand is that we will be using the correct names for human anatomy.
This can be concerning for some parents. However, it is researched that knowing and using the correct name for
body parts decreases the risk of children being targeted by child molesters, as well as helps take the shame out of our
bodies. Using the correct names therefore empowers us to say no and tell someone we trust. Throughout the unit, I will send parent letters home with your student highlighting what we did in class as well as resources for you to continue
the conversations at home. If you have any questions, please contact me at any time and I will be happy to discuss it
with you further.
Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to work with your children!
Sincerely,
Kacie Cordia-Worth
The Cares For Kids Program is a research -based, early childhood sexuality and abuse prevention curriculum for Pre-K
through 2nd grade students. The program was developed "incorporating what is known and understood about sexual health, child sexual abuse, early childhood learning, growth and development, and family and parental roles." The goal is to prevent child sexual abuse through education and promotion by focusing on self-esteem, respect for self and others, rewarding human relationships, and avoidance of sexual coercion. It promotes open, respectful communication between adults and children. I understand that this topic can be very sensitive for parents and children. During this unit the biggest thing I want to make sure you understand is that we will be using the correct names for human anatomy.
This can be concerning for some parents. However, it is researched that knowing and using the correct name for
body parts decreases the risk of children being targeted by child molesters, as well as helps take the shame out of our
bodies. Using the correct names therefore empowers us to say no and tell someone we trust. Throughout the unit, I will send parent letters home with your student highlighting what we did in class as well as resources for you to continue
the conversations at home. If you have any questions, please contact me at any time and I will be happy to discuss it
with you further.
Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to work with your children!
Sincerely,
Kacie Cordia-Worth
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