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 25, 2026

Include Children in Your Annual Family Survey

An annual family survey is an effective way to gather strategic information, identify shifts in expectations, and connect with families. Yet sometimes, in our quest to collect information, we overlook feedback from children and youth. Kids are an excellent source of feedback and safety information. What ...

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 ...

June 2, 2026

Mandatory Reporting: Need to Know

If you work with children and youth, you’ve likely heard the term mandatory reporter. However, do you know exactly what it means, what triggers your duty to act, and what happens if you don’t? Understanding your obligations can be the difference between protecting a child ...

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 ...

April 21, 2026

What to do When a Child Goes Missing

Few child safety incidents are more urgent or emotionally charged than when a child is missing. While strong safety protocols significantly reduce the likelihood, every organization should be prepared with a clear, proficient response plan. Acting quickly, calmly, and systemically can make all the difference. Here ...

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 ...