Child Safety and Protection at Emmanuel

At Emmanuel, children’s safety and security is a top priority. Our Child Protection Policy includes the following:

Volunteer Screening

All volunteers undergo criminal background checks with vulnerable sector screening, renewed every three years. If you are involved in Children’s Ministry and your criminal check is due, you can pick up a form at the church. It must be signed by Pastor Shawn and submitted online. Record checks are now completed online free of charge through the OPP website.

Getting to Know Volunteers

Volunteers are required to attend Emmanuel regularly for at least six months before serving in children’s or youth ministry. This helps us ensure a safe and familiar environment for our kids.

Safe Registration and Check-In System

We maintain a secure check-in and check-out system with records kept for all children participating in our programs.

Plan to Protect Training

Volunteers are required to complete Plan to Protect training, renewed every two years. If you are due for training, you will be contacted to attend an in-person or online session.

Clear Response Plan

We have a clear response plan in place to protect children in the event of any incidents.

If you have any questions about our policies and procedures, please contact us via email.