February 9, 2026

Children’s Ministry Security Audit: A Step-by-Step Process

In the first post, we covered why a security audit is important and when to conduct one. In the second post, we reviewed the six critical areas of the security audit and the evaluation questions. Here, we outline the eight steps to conduct your audit, address ...

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 18, 2025

Five Pillars for Building a Safety Culture

Building a culture of safety is more than just putting policies on paper. It’s about creating an environment where children are protected, volunteers and staff feel confident, and families have peace of mind. As a leader, you set the tone. These five pillars provide a ...

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 ...

October 15, 2025

Bullies: Who Are They?

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, making it an ideal time to review key information to help stop bullying. According to Health Direct, “Bullies are individuals who repeatedly and intentionally use words or actions to hurt others, gain power, social status, or attention.” When examining the ...

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

July 22, 2025

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 ...

July 9, 2025

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 ...

June 25, 2025

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 ...

May 21, 2025

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 ...