June 25, 2024

Safety Guidelines for Youth Volunteers

Recruiting safe, energetic, committed, and engaged volunteers can be daunting. This is why some leaders prefer building volunteer teams for children’s ministry from within their organizations. You can save time and resources by attracting younger attendees already participating in middle and high school ministries. However, as ...

May 14, 2024

Ten Safety Practices for Summer Camp

Many camp organizations acknowledge that child safety and protection are important, but few realize the impact if not prioritized. By improving safety, organizations can benefit from reduced risk and liability, a positive parent perception, increased word of mouth, and better retention. Every organization is unique, and ...

April 30, 2024

Six Ways to Prioritize VBS Safety

This is the time of year when ministry teams begin ramping up for vacation bible school or VBS. VBS is a unique event that brings together a lot of new kids in a short time who probably don’t attend your weekly program. This can be ...

April 17, 2024

Eight Ways to Participate in Abuse Prevention Month

Child neglect and maltreatment are serious issues that require immediate action, and while they will never be eliminated, prevention is crucial for protecting the most vulnerable. That’s why, when working with families, we must prioritize prevention and identify, respond to, and report instances of abuse. April ...

April 10, 2024

YouthCheck Discussion Video

The kids in your organization grow up fast, and as they mature, they have different needs and participation requirements. Join Cheryl and Angela from KidCheck as they discuss YouthCheck—the only check-in system designed to meet the specific needs of youth. YouthCheck offers the same ease ...

February 13, 2024

The Power of a Drop-Off Policy and Check-in Benefits

Everyone is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of the children that attend your program. A drop-off policy is a critical element of a protected ministry. The drop-off policy outlines how your organization intends to accept children and defines what information must be collected ...

January 4, 2024

KidCheck’s Top Five Posts of 2023

Hey KidCheck Community! As we eagerly step into the new year, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the information we shared in 2023 that you found most interesting. Throughout the year, KidCheck has been committed to providing valuable insights, child safety tips, and ...

November 16, 2023

Two Important Weekly Safety Questions

Families expect that if their children frequent an organization that serves kids and youth, it will consistently prioritize child safety. However, to prioritize safety, you must ask yourself the right questions. The right questions will help confirm that what you have in place is working ...

October 25, 2023

Four Types of Bullying and How to Respond

Bullying is a serious and complex issue, that if not dealt with can have lasting effects. One strategy we’ve highlighted is creating a Speak-Up Culture which empowers people to speak up and share their bullying experiences without retribution. It also encourages people to stand up for one another. ...

October 18, 2023

Seven Tips to Address Adult Bullying

Bullying is on track to become a national epidemic. October is National Bullying Prevention Month. We have shared information on how to prevent, address, and help kids and youth who are experiencing being bullied by their peers, but what about adults in leadership roles, volunteering, ...