Child Safeguarding Policy

Child Safeguarding Policy

Please take the time to review and complete the appropriate forms below. The church will be notified when you submit them. You are able to see what forms we have received and processed by looking at your breeze profile through the church directory login.

If you’re unsure which forms you need to fill in, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Questions can be directed to Laura R at safeguarding@trinityurcvisalia.org.

Please note: docusign forms are best viewed on a computer or tablet (not on phones).

Child Safeguarding Policy

I am a VOLUNTEER or PARENT OF A MINOR VOLUNTEER for one of the ministries

FORM 1: VOLUNTEER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. All volunteers must review and sign this form every year.
FORM 2: APPLICATION TO SERVE WITH MINORS. All volunteers must review and sign this form every 5 years. New volunteers must complete this form in order to serve. If you are not sure whether you need to fill out this form, please contact Laura R. 
BACKGROUND CHECK: All adult volunteers (18+) must complete this every year. Please follow the link and enter your information. (Appx. 5 minutes).
POLICY TRAINING (VIDEO): Training must be completed every 2 years. In-person training is offered periodically. If you are unable to attend, you are able to watch the video below and complete the form at the end (Appx. 20 minutes). If you are not sure whether you need to complete this training, please contact Laura R.

I am the PARENT of a child participating in one of the ministries

FORM 3: PARENT/GUARDIAN RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER AND CONSENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO TREAT A MINOR. One form per family.
FORM 4: OFF-SITE GROUP ACTIVITIES PARENT/GUARDIAN OF A MINOR  CONSENT AND HOLD HARMLESS. One form per child.