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 ...

April 7, 2026

Child Abuse Prevention Initiatives

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, emphasizing the importance of creating safe, stable, and nurturing environments for children through community support and prevention. Behind every prevention effort are families, caregivers, and communities working together to foster conditions where children can thrive. Child neglect and maltreatment ...

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 ...

September 24, 2024

20 Child Safety Red Flags

With our focus on child and youth safety, KidCheck has answered many questions about how to predator-proof an organization over the years. When we discuss child predators, we often hear the same responses, “Why would a predator target our organization?” “Predators are monsters; I would ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares The Top Safety Challenges and How To Address Them

September 17, 2024

KidCheck Addresses Top Safety Challenges

Children are vulnerable, so child protection and safety are essential topics to prioritize. Understanding current safety challenges and that you will never entirely rid your organization of potential danger is an excellent first step to finding solutions that reduce risk and prioritize protection. If you search ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In is Sharing New KidCheck eBook - Optimizing Child Safety in Your Organization

April 25, 2023

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 ...

September 6, 2022

The Importance of the Annual Family Survey

Recently we shared a post on five items for success in children’s ministry and highlighted the benefits of using an annual survey to engage and connect with families. However, that’s just one of the many benefits of using an annual survey. More organizations should take advantage ...

August 9, 2022

10 Child Safety Mistakes Families Notice

Families are becoming more informed about child safety and know what to look for when identifying gaps in protection. They may choose not to return if they feel that safety is compromised. You must have safety and security measures to grow your organization and reach ...