KidCheck secure children's check-in shares Ten Ways to Prevent Bullying.

Ten Strategies to Prevent Bullying

A 2021 study from the National Center for Education Statistics reports that about 22 percent of students aged 12-18 experience bullying, while Together Against Bullying states that 33 percent of US elementary students report being bullied. Organizations with limited supervision, inconsistent discipline, and no established anti-bullying ...
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KidCheck secure children's check-in shares 10 Safety Tips for Families.

10 Safety Tips for Families

Child safety is always on the minds of parents. As a new school year approaches, families are seeking ways to increase safety as their children return to school, participate in sports, and, in some cases, interact with new groups and people. Here are ten practical safety ...
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KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares Improving Snack Time Safety

Improving Snack Time Safety

According to the CDC and the National Center for Health Statistics, 5.8 % of children reported having a food allergy, with a 50% increase reported between 1997 and 2011. Detroit Medical Center states that today, 5.6 million children suffer from food allergies, which equates to ...
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KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares Ten Steps to Prevent Child Abduction

Ten Steps to Prevent Child Abduction

According to the Child Crime Prevention and Safety Center, the majority of abduction cases are committed by family members. However, 28% of kidnappings are carried out by strangers. The FBI estimates that every 40 seconds, a child goes missing or is abducted in the United ...
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KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In SharesNew eBook: Predator Proofing Your Organization

New eBook: Predator Proofing Your Organization

Current research indicates that child predators are everywhere, with the problem showing no sign of slowing down. That’s why we created “Predator Proofing Your Organization,” a free eBook that contains everything you need to know about keeping predators out of your ministry. In this child safety ...
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KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Child Label

New! Photo Permission Icon on Check-In Labels

The children’s labels and guardian receipts used with KidCheck are a security feature, as well as help to reduce the time and effort staff and volunteers need to spend accessing important information about the children in their care. The name badge is designed to provide an at-a-glance visual representation of what each child requires to be safe, celebrated, and served.   New! To further this effort, we are excited to introduce the photo permission icon on the child’s name ...
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KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares Six Benefits of Camp Safety

Six Benefits of Camp Safety

A safety-first culture involves more than just rules or guidelines; it views safety expectations through a broader lens. It establishes an operational framework that outlines how your organization intends to protect the children in its care, address issues that undermine safety, reduce risk, and increase ...
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KidCheck secure children's check-in is sharing the Top 10 Safety Tips for a Successful VBS

Top 10 Safety Tips for a Successful VBS

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is one of the most impactful outreach ministries of the year. It draws kids to your program and the broader community, often acting as a family’s first introduction to your church. While the week is packed with crafts, songs, games, and ...
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KidCheck secure children and youth check-in shares Top Summer Camp Safety Trends

Top Summer Camp Safety Trends

While many view camp as a nice yet unnecessary summer activity, the data reveals a different story, illustrating how camp provides lasting benefits such as greater independence, teamwork, character development, and improved well-being. According to Rustic Pathways, the recent shifts towards new skill development, mental ...
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Video: National Volunteer Week and KidCheck Resources

Here is a video about National Volunteer Week and the KidCheck resources that can help you get the most out of your volunteer team. Since 1974, National Volunteer Week (NVW) has been an annual event that highlights the power of volunteering to tackle society’s greatest challenges, ...
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