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 ...

September 16, 2026

Strengthen Your Fall Outreach with KidCheck

Fall is a strategic time for outreach. As families settle into school routines, many are searching for safe, welcoming environments where their kids can connect and grow, making it the perfect time to plan events that attract new families. For your fall outreach to truly make ...

August 31, 2026

Join the Label Restock Program and Save!

Doing more with less remains a priority for child- and youth-focused organizations. To help, KidCheck offers the Label Restock Program (LRP), a free service that ensures labels are managed efficiently and that you always have the labels you need on hand. Nothing is more frustrating ...

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 29, 2026

What Families Need to Know About Check-in

You know how your check-in system protects kids. It includes security tags, digital records, allergy alerts, and authorized pickup verification. The challenge? Many parents may not know. While families don’t need to understand the technical details of your check-in system, they absolutely do need to know ...

July 21, 2026

Preparing For the Unexpected

Emergencies don’t check your budget size, number of volunteers, or how many kids you have on your roster. A fire alarm, a severe storm, a medical emergency, or an unwanted visitor can happen at any time. The good news is that preparation doesn’t have to ...

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 ...