Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA

Our policies state:

Screening:

• YMCA employees undergo a background check prior to hiring, and they must provide at least four references.
• Volunteers are screened using social media and internet searches, which include The National Sex Offender Registry. Volunteers must complete a two staff behavioral interview process and provide four references prior to volunteering. 
• Daily ourmembers and guests identification are scanned through the web-based Raptor system; which integrates with The National Sex Offender Registry.

Training:

• YMCA employees must complete comprehensive online and in-person mandatory child abuse prevention training annually.
• YMCA volunteers must complete a comprehensive online training.

Reporting:

• Should any allegation arise, the YMCA will proactively work with the authorities and all parties involved responding in a prompt, thorough and empathetic manner.

Policy:

• The Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA maintains a zero tolerance policy toward child abuse and child endangerment, and staff are to report any questionable behavior they see, or violations of the Staff/Volunteer Code of Conduct.

Auditing:

• To ensure we continously uphold the highest standards in child safety and protection, we have a Certified Praesidium Guardian on staff and utilize the Praesidium's Know Your Score Assessment tool. Praesidium is a consulting firm that specializes in abuse prevention and risk management. 

The development of children is the core of which the Y’s values were built. This is why the safety of all children in our care is our number one priority. Staff and volunteers at Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA follow our Code of Conduct to ensure the safety of all children who come through our doors, whether they’re regular program participants or only visit once a year.

VIEW OUR CODE OF CONDUCT HERE

In response to the unique challenge of keeping kids safe during this time, this training helps parents and caregivers navigate through the unusual circumstances they may be facing due to our current global health crisis. The training, provided at no cost, takes 30 minutes and can be taken online at any time. 

Click HERE to begin the FREE online training.

For more information on additional training, or if you have any questions, contact Terri Booth at childcare@ccaymca.org. 

Click the links below for more online resources.

• Talking with Children about Safety from Sexual Abuse

Praesidium Child Protection Videos for Parents

• An Introduction to Child Safety
• Abuse and Warning Signs
• Talking to Your Child
• How to Respond

Click the images below for tips on how to talk to your child about body safety.