May 6, 2024

New and Improved Promote and Lock Child Locations!

You’ve been asking for it, and we are excited to deliver. Introducing the new and improved promote and lock child locations. Mass Promote Now, when it’s that time of the year to promote children, you can do it all at once with mass location promotion. The process ...

April 30, 2024

Six Ways to Prioritize VBS Safety

This is the time of year when ministry teams begin ramping up for vacation bible school or VBS. VBS is a unique event that brings together a lot of new kids in a short time who probably don’t attend your weekly program. This can be ...

April 10, 2024

YouthCheck Discussion Video

The kids in your organization grow up fast, and as they mature, they have different needs and participation requirements. Join Cheryl and Angela from KidCheck as they discuss YouthCheck—the only check-in system designed to meet the specific needs of youth. YouthCheck offers the same ease ...

April 2, 2024

Six Easter Follow-Up Strategies

Don’t let all the effort and energy you put into Easter go to waste. Keep the momentum and conversation going with visiting families by executing an effective follow-up plan encouraging them to return. To help reconnect, run your First-Time Visitor Report. This will help you execute quickly ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares

March 12, 2024

KidCheck Easter Resources – Part 2

Welcome to the second post in our two-part series on Easter Resources. Part 1 covered how to utilize several KidCheck features to maximize your Easter efforts and free you up to focus on what matters—connecting with families. Easter is the ideal time to introduce visiting families ...

February 13, 2024

The Power of a Drop-Off Policy and Check-in Benefits

Everyone is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of the children that attend your program. A drop-off policy is a critical element of a protected ministry. The drop-off policy outlines how your organization intends to accept children and defines what information must be collected ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares Why You Need a “Permission to Treat” form in Your Safety Policy

January 31, 2024

7 Benefits of a “Permission to Treat” Form

It’s vital for organizations serving children and youth to have comprehensive policies in place to address child safety. One often overlooked element is the “Permission to Treat” form. This simple yet powerful tool can make a significant difference in ensuring the well-being of those in ...

December 5, 2023

Making Children Feel Welcome During the Holidays

Over the years, we’ve shared much information about how to welcome new families for the holidays. We covered topics like making a memorable first impression, establishing a new visitor procedure, the check-in and out process, safety procedures, and the importance of saying goodbye. Today, we want ...

November 16, 2023

Two Important Weekly Safety Questions

Families expect that if their children frequent an organization that serves kids and youth, it will consistently prioritize child safety. However, to prioritize safety, you must ask yourself the right questions. The right questions will help confirm that what you have in place is working ...

September 20, 2023

12 Outreach Ideas for Fall

Fall is a great time to ramp up your outreach and work on building your local community. Shorter days, cooler weather, the delicious smells of fall, and the changing colors draw people outside. Experts believe fall has unique qualities that increase people’s excitement and willingness ...