October 13, 2026

Church Safety and Security Month: Resources

October is National Church Safety and Security Month, making it a good time to ask a hard but important question: if something went wrong on a busy Sunday, would we be prepared? The goal is to improve preparation so everyone involved feels confident knowing exactly ...

September 30, 2026

Offsite Events Safety Checklist

Field trips, day camps, and overnights can be tricky because they take kids and youth out of the familiar, controlled setting of the children’s area or your campus and into a potentially unfamiliar offsite location. This makes safety planning essential. Use this ten-point checklist as a ...

September 16, 2026

Strengthen Your Fall Outreach with KidCheck

Fall is a strategic time for outreach. As families settle into school routines, many are searching for safe, welcoming environments where their kids can connect and grow, making it the perfect time to plan events that attract new families. For your fall outreach to truly make ...

August 18, 2026

Back-to-School Policy Review Checklist

Back-to-school is a great time to review policies and determine what still works and what needs improvement. Policies to review include health and wellness protocols, the child protection policy, classroom and facility safety, the emergency response plan, volunteer management, technology (including social media and smartphone ...

July 29, 2026

What Families Need to Know About Check-in

You know how your check-in system protects kids. It includes security tags, digital records, allergy alerts, and authorized pickup verification. The challenge? Many parents may not know. While families don’t need to understand the technical details of your check-in system, they absolutely do need to know ...

May 26, 2026

10 Summer Camp Safety Essentials

Summer camp is the stuff childhood dreams are made of: days spent exploring nature, building campfires, swimming, and creating unforgettable memories. For many, those moments are not forgotten. Behind every great camp experience is something even more important: a strong commitment to child safety and protection. As ...

May 4, 2026

Ten VBS Safety Tips

Vacation Bible School is a great opportunity to reach out to children and families in your community. By now, you may have explored a theme, secured the location, started recruiting and screening volunteers, and begun promoting your event. Here’s a friendly reminder to review your ...

February 3, 2026

Children’s Ministry Security Audit: Six Critical Areas

This is the second post in our series on Conducting a Children’s Ministry Security Audit. In the first post, we looked at why a security audit is important and when to conduct one. Here, we will examine six critical areas of the security audit, the questions ...

January 27, 2026

Conducting a Children’s Ministry Security Audit

Children’s Ministry has an incredible responsibility, the safety and well-being of the children you serve every week. While your calling is focused on creating meaningful experiences for kids, safety must be a priority. If you’re wondering whether your current child safety protocols are adequate, you’re not ...

November 11, 2025

The Child Protection Policy

We recently delivered a presentation on the Child Protection Policy (CPP), focusing on how to create, update, and implement an effective CPP. We shared key components and how it fosters a culture of safety, discussed ways to overcome common barriers, outlined an action plan with ...