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Yaamahana
Chitimacha Child Development Center
Photographing, Videotaping, Audiotaping, and Observation
Release Form
I understand that Yaamahana has video cameras and video equipment that records the daily activities
throughout the facility. These video recordings are conducted for the protection of the children and
staff.
I understand that at various times throughout the year, the staff of Yaamahana will be taking digital
images, photographs, videotapes, and/or audiotapes of the children for educational purposes (e.g.
presentations to train Yaamahana staff), and decoration purposes (e.g. posting pictures on bulletin
boards, in cubbies, etc.).
I understand that parents are also allowed to come into the center and observe, photograph,
videotape, and/or audiotape children.
I, the undersigned, do hereby grant or deny permission to Yaamahana to use the image of my child,
__________________________, as marked by my selection(s) below. Such use includes the
display, distribution, publication, transmission, or otherwise use of photographs, images, and/or
video taken of my child along with his/her first and last name for use in materials that include, but
may not be limited to, printed materials such as brochures and newsletters, videos, and digital images
such as those on the Chitimacha Tribal Web site and the Franklin Banner Tribune.
No child will be observed, video-taped, recorded, or photographed without the supervision of a child
care provider and the authorization of Yaamahana’s Director or Director Designee.
___ Deny permission to use my child’s image at all
___ Grant permission to use my child’s image in the following ways:
___ Limited usage: I want my child’s image and first and last name used on
printed materials only (no digital or video use).
___ Unrestricted usage: I give unrestricted permission for my child’s image and
to be used in print, video, and digital media. I agree that these images may be
used by Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana for a variety of purposes and that these
images may be used without further notifying me. I do understand that the
child’s last name will not be used in conjunction with any video or digital
images.
Parent/Guardian Signature:___________________________Date:___________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:___________________________Date:___________________