January 24, 2023

Six Reasons You Need a Volunteer Recruitment Strategy

A volunteer recruitment strategy is a plan that shows your organization is committed to attracting, recruiting, and keeping volunteers with skills and interests which line up with your needs and requirements. A strategy helps everyone understand why you are doing what you are doing, the ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Is Sharing Getting Started Resources

January 17, 2023

KidCheck Getting Started Resources

Whatever your status, knowledge, or experience with children’s check-in, we want to make you aware of the KidCheck resources available to ensure your success. In addition to the free personal training you receive, here are a few resources to help you get check-in up and running ...

January 11, 2023

The Worst Child Safety Habits and How to Replace Them

A habit is an acquired pattern or routine behavior that when repeated consistently becomes almost involuntary. We are all creatures of habit. Perhaps you’ve never considered that most of what you do in a day consists of habits. Much like good habits, which keep us focused, ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares The Best of KidCheck. Our Top Posts for 2022!

January 4, 2023

The Top KidCheck Posts for 2022

Happy New Year! 2022 was an exciting year, with many of our customers continuing to grow and develop their organizations. Through it all, our goal has remained the same to partner with you so you can confidently walk into the future knowing you’ve done all you ...

November 30, 2022

Five Ways to Welcome New Families During the Holidays

Giving intentional thought to how you welcome new families this holiday season will go a long way in welcoming them into your community. The initial introductions, establishing a good connection and making a positive first impression are good places to start. Ask yourself, “What does the ...

November 7, 2022

Five Ways to Overcome Technology Obstacles

Does adding technology to your daily workflow in the children’s area make you shudder with fear? If so, we’ve got good news! Integrating technology will help when volunteers are scarce and improve productivity, increase efficiency, and make life easier. However, getting everyone on board can be ...

November 1, 2022

Attendance vs. Engagement

Recently, there’s been discussion about attendance versus engagement, which one drives the other and offers the most benefit. After nearly two years of disrupted gatherings, those working in organizations serving kids have reported that kids and youth seem more passive, have a reduced sense of ...

October 25, 2022

Resources for Bullying Prevention Month

Bullying is a serious and complex issue. October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Although we take one month to raise awareness, bullying happens all year long and in various forms, such as physical, cultural, verbal, emotional, sexual, and cyberbullying. Bullying happens regardless of socioeconomic factors ...

October 17, 2022

12 Children’s Ministry Fall Outreach Ideas

Struggling to attract new families? Fall is a fresh start and a great time to build community. It’s the time of year when the heat of summer disappears, the days become shorter, the foliage colors become vibrant, and sweater weather begins. According to the experts, ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Is Sharing 10 Ways to Stay Connected With Today's Kids A Guest Post from Dale Hudson

October 10, 2022

Guest Post: 10 Ways to Stay Connected With Today’s Kids

This week’s guest post is an excerpt from Dale Hudson’s latest book, “Fertile Soil…See Kids’ Faith Grow and Flourish for a Lifetime.” Dale has over 31 years of ministry experience, is the author of several books, and has been featured in Time Magazine and Christianity Today. ...