Children & Youth Protection Policy

I understand that Urgent Church is a safe place for children and vulnerable

adults, and that Urgent complies with all Federal and State laws regarding

reporting suspected child abuse. As a member of the Dream Team, I

understand that suspected abuse is to be reported to the staff member who

oversees the area in which I serve. I also understand the four types of abuse

defined below:

• Physical: a physical act directed at a child or vulnerable adult that

causes injury.

• Sexual: contact or interactions between a child and an adult, or

another child, when the child is being used for sexual stimulation of

the perpetrator or another person. This includes exploitation through

photographs, videos, or other communication methods.

• Emotional: acts or omissions by the parent or other caregivers that

have caused, or could cause, serious behavioral, cognitive, emotional,

or mental disorders.

• Neglect: failure to provide for the child or vulnerable adult’s basic needs.

This includes adequate adult supervision, medical attention, housing,

food, and clothing. Most cases of physical neglect involve inadequate

adult supervision that has caused harm to the child or vulnerable adult or

places them in danger of such harm.

I understand it is not my responsibility to investigate, and in no instance will I

confront a parent or caregiver if abuse is suspected. As a member of the

Dream Team, I agree to comply with this policy and report any suspected

abuse to the staff member who oversees the area in which I serve.

I also understand that nothing in this policy is intended to omit or limit any

mandatory reporting obligations that I may personally have under State,

Federal, or Local Law.

Filling out this form is a agreement that you will abide by this policy at all times.