May 4, 2026

Ten VBS Safety Tips

Vacation Bible School is a great opportunity to reach out to children and families in your community. By now, you may have explored a theme, secured the location, started recruiting and screening volunteers, and begun promoting your event. Here’s a friendly reminder to review your ...

April 29, 2026

15 Minute or Less Check-In Training

You have a brand-new volunteer, excited, willing, and ready to serve. It’s their first day, and you need them in the check-in area, where they’ve never worked and haven’t yet completed their training. What do you do? Hand them a 40-page manual? Direct them to another ...

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 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. ...

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 ...

April 1, 2026

Ten Essential Easter Safety Tips

Easter is one of the most joyful and highly attended celebrations in children’s ministry. With larger crowds, special activities, and lots of moving parts, safety must be a top priority. From egg hunts to check-in lines, a little preparation goes a long way in creating ...

March 23, 2026

The Ultimate KidCheck Easter Resource List

For Easter, check-in is about much more than just attendance tracking. It can help you maximize the day with less effort. Here’s a list of KidCheck resources that make Easter easier to manage, run more smoothly, and free you to focus on what really matters: ...

March 17, 2026

Five Ways to Master the Secure Welcome

This is the follow-up post to “Creating a Secure Yet Welcome Space,” which shared the challenge of balancing necessary security measures with creating a friendly, welcoming environment. As you design safety protocols for your children’s area, use these five principles to help maintain balance: 1. Security Should ...

March 10, 2026

Creating a Secure Yet Welcoming Space

Some organizations struggle to balance necessary security measures with creating a friendly, welcoming environment. Security protocols like background checks, check-in systems, controlled access points, volunteer and visitor badges, and screening processes are essential for safety but can sometimes cause pushback from families and volunteers who ...

March 2, 2026

KidCheck Apps Save Time and Create Efficiency

The KidCheck Apps are designed to streamline check-in, increase convenience for families, improve child safety, and help you accomplish more with less effort. The KidCheck Admin App With the Admin App, you’ll reduce your workload, increase classroom efficiency, strengthen child safety, and communicate quickly with guardians. The ...