November 3, 2021

Creating an Anti-Bullying Program: The Framework

This is the second post in the series on Creating an Anti-Bullying Program. The series focuses on the components, the framework, and the implementation of a new anti-bullying program. This post discusses how to create a framework for your program. A framework is simply a set ...

October 12, 2021

Why the Kidologist Loves Roster Check-In

In this guest post, kidmin thought leader Kidologist, Karl Bastian, the creator of Kidology, shares in his experience what he sees as the benefits of using a real-time digital roster for youth, classrooms, special events, VBS, and much more. You will LOVE Roster Check-in! Why? When I was ...

October 6, 2021

Building a First Aid Kit

When you think about Emergency Preparedness, a big event or a natural disaster often comes to mind. However, the truth is most organizations will likely experience smaller-scale incidents in their day-to-day activities. In the quest to achieve a high standard of emergency preparedness, don’t overlook ...

September 29, 2021

Youth Volunteer Resources

Youth volunteers have always been an integral part of any organization serving kids and youth. Volunteering provides opportunities to develop practical skills such as problem-solving and collaboration, gain real-world experience, and create meaningful change. Here are some KidCheck resources to help get the most out of ...

September 8, 2021

Tips for Difficult Conversations with Attending Families

As a child or youth-focused organization leader, you know the importance of effective communication with families. It’s easy when things are running smoothly, and there’s no immediate need for difficult discourse. But, what happens if there’s an incident or behavioral issue with a child or ...

August 10, 2021

Safety Tips for Back-to-School Season

Summer has faded and kids have returned. Fall is a great time for reminders on how you can improve child safety. At KidCheck, we believe every child deserves to be in a safe environment and every parent, and organization caring for them, deserves peace of ...

May 17, 2021

Mental Health Awareness Month – Five Tips For Better Health

May is mental health awareness month. Working with kids and youth is an incredible experience and a great way to channel creativity and connect with the next generation. Today’s kids and youth face choices and challenges that are unique to the times and can impact ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares Six Tips To Secure Your Vacation Bible School

May 13, 2021

Six Tips To Secure Your Vacation Bible School Video

It’s the time of year when children’s ministry teams begin ramping up for planning, coordinating, and overseeing their largest outreach event of the year – Vacation Bible School (VBS). Whether you’re setting goals, preparing budgets, or creating a promotional plan, one fact remains the same…child safety ...

May 3, 2021

Developing a “Speak Up” Culture

A “Speak Up” culture improves child safety and provides an excellent opportunity to create a safe and welcoming environment. It encourages staff and volunteers to raise concerns about illegal practices or policy violations without fear of getting in trouble or experiencing retaliation. A “Speak Up” culture ...

April 27, 2021

How a “Speak Up” Culture Improves Child Safety

Organizations dedicated to children and youth have an excellent opportunity to create a safe and welcoming environment by fostering transparency and encouraging open dialogue between leadership, staff, volunteers, and families. Encouraging stakeholders to come forward with questions, comments, and concerns, illegal practices, or policy violations, lays ...