The start of the new school year is a great time to evaluate
existing child safety policies. By identifying what worked and what didn’t, you’ll
gain clarity for improvement.
Look at your Child Protection Policy, is it consistent, does
it address where your organization operates today? Assess items […]
Prioritizing child safety in your organization is a big job! Whether you’re a small, mid-sized, or large group, the expectation always exists of doing more with less, and that includes tightening the budget.
Improving child safety doesn’t have to be costly, and there are several […]
When deciding to transition to an electronic children’s check-in solution, there are many details to consider. Often items like budget, technical requirements, the roll-out process, ease-of-use, and family benefits are at the forefront. Nevertheless, it’s important to evaluate the features set. You’ll want to confirm […]
Summer is the time of year when children and youth-serving
organizations incorporate teens into volunteer, mentor, and staff positions. Teens
are a valuable resource for many summer programs and often provide endless
energy, connection, and a sense of community for the kids attending.
As juvenile offenses against children […]
Safety and security has moved up to being one of the
most important things a children’s ministry must be about.
We see and hear about shootings almost weekly.
They can happen anywhere and at any time. Whereas years ago, no one would
have dreamed there would be shootings […]
An interview with Craig Cable of Group Publishing
Recently we sat down with Craig Cable. Craig has a wealth of
knowledge and experience with regards to church safety and child protection. He
is the Safety and Security Director for Group Publishing who spends his time
traveling the country training […]
Creating a Staffing
Plan and Choosing Volunteers Wisely
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is ramping up, and organizations
across the country are getting ready to kick off their biggest children’s
outreach event of the year. For child safety,
this can be a blessing and a challenge. By prioritizing child protection, you
put […]
This week KidCheck CEO, Alex Smith, and Angela Lewton, Child Protection Specialist, sat down with Craig Cable of Group Publishing for a free webinar entitled “Through the Eyes of a Predator”. Craig is the Church Safety and Security Director for Group Publishing. The webinar was […]
From the perspective of child safety, 2018 taught us a lot, and we still have a long way to go in protecting the most vulnerable. Tragically, many incidents could have prevented, and there’s no lack of safety information. So how do we bridge the gap […]
Every year KidCheck shares child protection information with churches, fitness facilities, activity centers, and other business based childcare organizations. Our goal is to provide new insight and guidance on how to best keep the little ones in your care safe.
As we speak at various conferences […]