September 13, 2018

5 Tips to Prepare for a Natural Disaster

The best time to prepare for a natural disaster is before one happens. Resilience and perseverance are essential to overcoming any unforeseen situation, but preparation is vital for any organization to be able to respond and continue to make an impact. Natural occurrences such as a ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares How to Promote Kids and Move Them Forward

August 30, 2018

KidCheck Promotion: Moving Kids Forward

Moving kids up to the next grade level happens this time each year. It’s exciting transitioning to a brand-new class and meeting a new teacher. For many organizations, it’s a day of celebration, but for some parents, it can be confusing, especially if they’re new. So ...

August 8, 2018

Comprehensive Candidate Screening – Motor Vehicle Report and Waiting Period

This is the final post of the six-part series on the Comprehensive Candidate Screening process. So far we covered the written application, background check, social media review, personal references, and the interview. This post covers two additional courses of action, running a motor vehicle report and ...

August 2, 2018

Comprehensive Candidate Screening – The Interview

This week we’re continuing the discussion on the seven elements of a Comprehensive Candidate Screening process, with topic number five, the Interview. The prior post covered the importance of utilizing Personal References and the role they play in bubbling up need-to-know information about the character, ...

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July 25, 2018

Innovation Leads to Growth – A Customer Solution Story

Innovation happens all around us every day. Innovation brings to mind technology such as the smartphone or AI (artificial intelligence). It’s not usually associated with churches or children’s ministry. Believers Church of Suffolk, Virginia is changing that perception. Their story is unique. They’ve faced the obstacles of ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In shares on the Comprehensive Candidate Screening Process - Personal References

July 19, 2018

Comprehensive Candidate Screening – Personal References

This post continues the discussion on the seven elements that encompass a comprehensive screening process. The last post covered the Social Media Check and what to consider when thinking about assessing someone from that vantage point. Why Follow Up? Topic four, which is personal references and the ...

July 12, 2018

Interview with Jason Hensley, Director of Safety for Shadow Mountain Community Church

Recently we sat down with our friend Jason Hensley. Jason is a wealth of knowledge regarding child protection and safety. He served 11 years as a senior/associate pastor, before becoming a law enforcement officer and SWAT Team operator. He now works as the Director of ...

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June 27, 2018

Comprehensive Candidate Screening – The Social Media Check

This post continues the discussion on the seven elements of a comprehensive screening process and discusses item number three, the social media check. To do or not to do a social media assessment, that is the question? Let’s explore the benefits and some of the ethical ...

June 20, 2018

Community Spotlight for National Internet Safety Month

June is National Internet Safety Month! This is an extremely important cause! It’s everyone’s responsibility to do their part to make sure their family’s sensitive information and stored online data are protected. In the post, you’ll find proactive strategies and information on how to help safeguard yourself, family, and organization against ...

May 23, 2018

Classroom Staffing and Ratios

Providing adequate staffing and guidelines in the classroom is essential in preventing abuse, establishing due diligence, and eliminating easy access to children. But, what should ratios look like if every organization is unique? Is there an association that sets these standards and if so what ...