October 31, 2019

The Top Six Safety Benefits of Screening Candidates

Volunteers and employees are the backbones of any successful child or youth-focused organization. That’s why it’s simply not enough to evaluate potential candidates on the surface. Some may be tempted to think that a strong vetting process will limit the candidate pool or require too ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Is Sharing Five Actions for Safety Success

October 24, 2019

5 Actions for Safety Success

That Set Organizations Apart From The Rest Leading organizations focused on children and youth can be all-encompassing and require superhuman amounts of strength, energy, and patience. However, Children’s Directors and their teams can still successfully prioritize safety and meet the expectations of families. Listed below are five ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-in Shares a Recap of the Safety Webinar Improve Security in Your Children's Area

October 16, 2019

A Recap of KidCheck’s Safety Webinar

Improve Security in Your Children’s Area. Last week, KidCheck offered a complimentary safety webinar entitled, “Improve Security in the Children’s Area” and was designed to be a training tool that provides leaders valuable information, practical suggestions, and actionable tips to improve child safety. The webinar ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares a Guest Post from Dale Hudson, 10 Safety and Security Mistakes Churches Make

September 24, 2019

10 Safety and Security Mistakes Churches Make: A Guest Post from Dale Hudson

Every church that wants to grow in today’s culture must make safety and security a top priority. When parents walk in the doors of your church, they are wondering “Is my child going to be safe here?” We live in a new reality. And the reality is ...

September 4, 2019

Four Tools to Jump Start Your Annual Security Review

It’s the time of year when organizations focused on children and youth begin to evaluate their safety and security policies; Which opens the door for identifying opportunities to improve safety, confirm what’s working and what’s not, and make any needed improvements. Whether you’re updating or ...

August 29, 2019

Six Resources for Emergency Preparedness

For many organizations’ emergency, preparedness feels like a daunting task, but in an age of active shooter’s, natural disasters, and domestic violence it should be a top priority. To effectively prepare, creating a plan is a good first step. The plan should highlight the actions ...

August 15, 2019

Back to School Safety Fundamentals

The start of the new school year is a great time to evaluate existing child safety policies. By identifying what worked and what didn’t, you’ll gain clarity for improvement. Look at your Child Protection Policy, is it consistent, does it address where your organization operates today? Assess items ...

August 7, 2019

Five Ways to Save Money When Improving Child Safety

Prioritizing child safety in your organization is a big job! Whether you’re a small, mid-sized, or large group, the expectation always exists of doing more with less, and that includes tightening the budget. Improving child safety doesn’t have to be costly, and there are several ...

July 30, 2019

Free eBook, “Protecting the Kids in Your Care.”

Recently KidCheck CEO Alex Smith had the opportunity to participate in a leadership roundtable with three other safety experts, hosted by Church Executive. The discussion with KidCheck and other safety experts focused on critical topics churches are facing today regarding child protection and safety. This ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In is Seven Steps to Screening Youth Working with Children

June 12, 2019

Seven Steps to Effectively Screen Youth Working with Children

Summer is the time of year when children and youth-serving organizations incorporate teens into volunteer, mentor, and staff positions. Teens are a valuable resource for many summer programs and often provide endless energy, connection, and a sense of community for the kids attending. As juvenile offenses against children ...