September 22, 2026

How to Reach and Connect with Teens

Good news for youth leaders: Barna reports that more than half (57%) of self-identified Christian teens in the U.S. say they’ve attended a youth group in the past three months. Attendance is highest among younger teens and declines with age. Barna states that 60 percent ...

May 26, 2026

10 Summer Camp Safety Essentials

Summer camp is the stuff childhood dreams are made of: days spent exploring nature, building campfires, swimming, and creating unforgettable memories. For many, those moments are not forgotten. Behind every great camp experience is something even more important: a strong commitment to child safety and protection. As ...

September 17, 2025

Five-Point Strategy to Grow Youth Programs

Whether you are new to youth ministry or have been involved for some time, having a clear, actionable growth strategy will not only help expand your youth program but also demonstrate leadership, vision, and commitment. Your strategy should emphasize measurable goals, timelines, and how each point ...

KidCheck Secure Children's and Youth Check-In Shares a Guest Post from Jody Livingston, 7 Lessons from 25+ Years of Student Ministry.

August 27, 2025

7 Key Insights from Over 25 Years in Student Ministry

This week, we are featuring a guest post from Jody Livingston, author of the book “Staying Power.” Jody has been in student ministry for over 25 years. Today, he focuses his time on podcasting and blogging for The Long Haul, writing books, serving as a ...

August 12, 2025

20 Reasons to Love YouthCheck

They’re not little kids anymore. To effectively connect with youth today, you will need to gain an understanding of their world, and to do this, you will have to build trust and foster a sense of belonging. To help, we offer YouthCheck. It’s the only check-in ...

February 11, 2025

Answers to Frequently Asked Support Questions

Thank you for being part of the KidCheck family. Here are ten helpful tips for answering the most frequently asked customer questions. Our goal with support is to provide a friendly, knowledgeable, live person six days a week, including Sunday morning. Support calls have no time limits, and ...

May 6, 2024

New and Improved Promote and Lock Child Locations!

You’ve been asking for it, and we are excited to deliver. Introducing the new and improved promote and lock child locations. Mass Promote Now, when it’s that time of the year to promote children, you can do it all at once with mass location promotion. The process ...

April 17, 2024

Eight Ways to Participate in Abuse Prevention Month

Child neglect and maltreatment are serious issues that require immediate action, and while they will never be eliminated, prevention is crucial for protecting the most vulnerable. That’s why, when working with families, we must prioritize prevention and identify, respond to, and report instances of abuse. April ...

April 10, 2024

YouthCheck Discussion Video

The kids in your organization grow up fast, and as they mature, they have different needs and participation requirements. Join Cheryl and Angela from KidCheck as they discuss YouthCheck—the only check-in system designed to meet the specific needs of youth. YouthCheck offers the same ease ...

February 21, 2024

Reaching Tech-Savvy Gen Alpha

Much has been shared about Generation Alpha. They are the only ones born entirely in the 21st century, with the eldest being around 13 years old. As of 2024, there will be more than 2 billion, making them the largest generation in history. They are the ...