Every congregation must have policies and procedures in place to protect children. These resources will help you.
Protecting and Nurturing Our Children and Youth
A resolution adopted in July 2013 by the delegates of Mennonite Church USA.
NEW: Digital Church Safety
Ten ways to keep kids safe with virtual learning by Anna Groff of Dove’s Nest
Dove’s Nest is offering a Zoom training on best practices for safety in virtual kids’ programming. They also have a 20-minute recording and a PDF handout to share with a group of adults.
Building Faith from VTS has shared Five Principles for Creating Digital Church Guidelines by Lindsey Bates.
Building Faith from VTS has shared Five Principles for Creating Digital Church Guidelines by Lindsey Bates.
Safe church grant
Churches with an Everence Stewardship Advocate may request a Safe Church Grant of $350 to do trainings, offer a lecture series or do smaller church renovations to keep children, youth and vulnerable adults safe from potential abuse. Specific guidelines apply. Find information and an application here.