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 ...

August 7, 2026

Announcing Event Registration Improvements

Event Registration is an extremely helpful feature giving organizations an easy way to plan and manage events, including gathering key information ahead; as well as providing families with a convenient and seamless way to register their children. We understand how important a tool event registration is ...

August 5, 2026

Back to School Safety Tips

When it comes to child safety, no organization does it perfectly. The goal is to continually improve protections over time. Back-to-School is an opportunity to review what has worked and what needs improvement. By prioritizing child safety, you make a positive first impression on new families, ...

July 6, 2026

5 Ways Check-In Makes Volunteers Heroes

Your check-in area is the front door of your organization, and your volunteers are the first faces families see when they walk in. In those first 60 seconds, you set the tone for the entire experience. Volunteers hold the power to make families feel welcome ...

June 24, 2026

Five Check-In Benefits for Small Organizations

“We don’t need check-in. We only have 40 kids. Everyone knows everyone. We are just fine.” We hear these statements from small organizations all the time. When your organization is small enough that you see the same families every week, it’s tempting to think secure ...

June 16, 2026

Ten Hacks for Busy Leaders

KidCheck is a leader in child safety that provides secure children's and youth check-in systems, mobile Express Check-In, volunteer scheduling, and a new Check-In Station Pro, and is sharing Ten Hacks for Busy Leaders

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 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 ...

April 14, 2026

Get Ready for National Volunteer Week

Next week is National Volunteer Week (April 19-25, 2026), an opportunity to celebrate the incredible individuals who generously give their time, energy, and heart to serve children and youth in your organization. It goes without saying that volunteers are the backbone of a thriving program. ...