KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares KidCheck’s Top Five Posts of 2023

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 ...
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KidCheck Secure Childrens Check-In Shares Five Ways to Make Volunteering Easier

Five Ways to Make Volunteering Easier

Why is it so hard to recruit people to volunteer? According to Stanford.edu, roughly 50% of Americans cite inflexible volunteer schedules, unrealistic commitments, and a lack of free time as the main reasons for not volunteering. So, how do you address these issues and make ...
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KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares Summer Camp Safety Guidelines

Summer Camp Safety Guidelines

It’s the camp season, and the American Camp Association (ACA) estimates that a record 11.5 million children, youth, and adults will attend this year. As always, safety is a top priority. Unsafe situations can occur because the environment naturally compromises safety. After all, structural, facility, and ...
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KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares Volunteer or Staff Application

Volunteer or Staff Application

Foundational to an organization’s success is placing applicants with strong character, a commitment to safety, and a solid history of working with kids and youth. Long past are the days of only running a background check to determine whether a candidate should receive direct access ...
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Emergency Action Plans Part 2 with Dr. Val & Dr. Virginia

Recently we sat down with the Kidmin Doctors, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia, to discuss emergency response for children’s ministry organizations. Last week we shared Part 1, which called out the benefits of having an Emergency Action Plan for your children’s area and offered some general ...
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KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares Screening Tips for New VBS Volunteers

5 VBS Volunteer Screening Tips

Vacation Bible School is an all-hands-on-deck activity that requires many new volunteers to join the ranks to make the event successful. This means you will need to determine who should and shouldn’t receive direct access to kids. The key is to start recruiting early for your ...
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KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In is Sharing New KidCheck eBook - Optimizing Child Safety in Your Organization

New eBook – Optimizing Child Safety in Your Organization

  So much is happening in the world today. For those leading organizations dedicated to serving kids and youth, it can feel overwhelming trying to create a safe and secure environment. The Optimizing Child Safety eBook is a comprehensive resource packed with valuable information and simple ...
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Five Ways to Participate in National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM). A time of year to focus on and recognize the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect (maltreatment). Last week we covered Three Reasons to Participate and how good prevention programs ...
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KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares Three Reasons to Participate in National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Three Reasons to Participate in National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM). A time of year to focus on and recognize the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect (maltreatment). When we think about abuse prevention, it seems evident that we should work together ...
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KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares Five Skills Every New Leader Must Master

Five Skills Every New Leader Must Master

If you are new to leadership, you will quickly learn there are several different management styles. For example, some leaders are extroverted and excel at social connections and advocating for new ideas, innovations, and vision. In contrast, introverted leaders stand out with analysis, listening, and ...
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