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First United Methodist Church of Austin > Ministries > Children > Resources > Safety Procedures

Safety Procedures

Safety of our children is a top priority at FUMC Austin.

All volunteers complete a background check prior to working with children and renew them every two years thereafter.  In addition, our staff follows the procedures listed below to ensure a safe environment.

  • Two adults are required in classrooms at all times.
  • Childcare staff stays current on First Aid/CPR Training.
  • Youth volunteers or assistants are required to be at least five years older than the children they are watching.
  • No childcare staff workers are under the age of eighteen.
  • Classroom doors remain open for visibility at all times.
  • Preschool children are signed in and sign out out of all activities by parents. School-aged children are released only to parents unless other arrangements are made between the teacher and parents.

All volunteers and staff are required to sign and adhere to the FUMC Child and Youth Safety Policy.

Zero Tolerance for Abuse

FUMC Kids follow a zero tolerance for abuse.  Every staff member and volunteer is responsible for the welfare of the children in our program. In the event a staff member or volunteer observes any inappropriate behaviors (i.e. policy violations, neglectful supervision, etc.) or suspected abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual), it is their personal responsibility to immediately report their observations to their immediate supervisor.

Safe Sanctuary Training

All volunteers working with our children and youth must complete a Safe Sanctuary Training either in person when scheduled or by reviewing the Safe Sanctuary Training Presentation and then completing a test at this link with a passing score.

Background Checks

All volunteers working with children and youth must complete a Background Check Consent Form every two years and mail to Lara Greene, Director of Children and Family Ministries, at 1201 Lavaca Street Austin, TX 78701.

Resources

  • Background Check Consent Form
  • Safe Sanctuary Training Presentation
  • A Summary of Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

 

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We believe that every person is a beloved child of God. We believe that every person is on a journey toward God, with God. We freely admit that we do not have all the answers. We believe that Jesus points the way.

First United Methodist Church of Austin is affiliated with the Reconciling Ministries Network, a group of United Methodist congregations who have adopted statements welcoming people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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