August 16, 2023

Eleven Ways to Create a Safe Environment

For families, keeping their kids safe is always top of mind. They want to know how you intend to protect and ensure safety while their children are in your care. Child safety encompasses more than strict adherence to policy and procedures. It also involves creating an ...

June 20, 2023

Tips to Prepare for Facility Emergencies

Recently we shared several Tips to Prepare for Natural Disasters and highlighted that an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), a series of written guidelines outlining how your organization intends to respond to various emergencies, is an essential part of the overall safety plan for the children’s ...

May 17, 2023

Emergency Action Plans Part 2 with Dr. Val & Dr. Virginia

Recently we sat down with the Kidmin Doctors, Dr. Val and Dr. Virginia, to discuss emergency response for children’s ministry organizations. Last week we shared Part 1, which called out the benefits of having an Emergency Action Plan for your children’s area and offered some general ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares Screening Tips for New VBS Volunteers

May 2, 2023

5 VBS Volunteer Screening Tips

Vacation Bible School is an all-hands-on-deck activity that requires many new volunteers to join the ranks to make the event successful. This means you will need to determine who should and shouldn’t receive direct access to kids. The key is to start recruiting early for your ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In is Sharing New KidCheck eBook - Optimizing Child Safety in Your Organization

April 25, 2023

New eBook – Optimizing Child Safety in Your Organization

So much is happening in the world today. For those leading organizations dedicated to serving kids and youth, it can feel overwhelming trying to create a safe and secure environment. The Optimizing Child Safety eBook is a comprehensive resource packed with valuable information and simple ...

April 18, 2023

Six Tips for Communicating Health & Safety Information

Communicating your current health and safety policies as well as upcoming changes in your children’s area is essential because it builds trust, gets everyone on the same page regarding the guidelines, and provides clarity. Plus, if a new policy or change is well communicated and ...

April 11, 2023

Five Ways to Participate in National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM). A time of year to focus on and recognize the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect (maltreatment). Last week we covered Three Reasons to Participate and how good prevention programs ...

April 4, 2023

Three Reasons to Participate in National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM). A time of year to focus on and recognize the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect (maltreatment). When we think about abuse prevention, it seems evident that we should work together ...

March 7, 2023

Five Skills Every New Leader Must Master

If you are new to leadership, you will quickly learn there are several different management styles. For example, some leaders are extroverted and excel at social connections and advocating for new ideas, innovations, and vision. In contrast, introverted leaders stand out with analysis, listening, and ...

February 23, 2023

10 KidCheck Customer Helpful Hints

Thanks for being a part of the KidCheck family. Here are ten helpful hints regarding some of the most common customer questions. Our goal with support is to provide a live, friendly, knowledgeable human on the other end of the line six days a week, including ...