Summary of the Child Protection Policy at CPCBA

Child/Children: any person(s) under the age of 18

Abuse: may include

• Physical abuse

• Emotional/verbal/psychological abuse

• Spiritual abuse

• Sexual abuse

• Physical neglect

• Medical neglect

The goals of this Child Protection Policy of CPCBA are to:

• Make our church a safe space for children

• Reduce the risk of misconduct toward or actual harm to children

• Protect employees and volunteers from the appearance of impropriety and/or false allegations of abuse

• Recognize that education regarding the issues of child abuse and child protection is critical for the safety of all

Guidelines for employees and volunteers:

Anyone working with a child/children must have the Request for Criminal Record Check and the PA Child Abuse History Clearance completed and on file with the church office.

All employees who come in contact with or are responsible for the care and/or supervision of a child/children must have a Completion of National Background search completed and on file in the church office..

Guidelines for adult/child interactions:

There must be two adults, preferably one over the age of 21, with any child/children. The adults shall not be family members of each other.

Reporting obligation:

It is state law that employees and volunteers report any suspected abuse to Childline, 1-800-932-0313 and/or Allegheny County Children Youth and Families, 412-473-2000.

This oral report must be made immediately, followed by a written report within 48 hours.

More information:

    Please contact the church office with questions or to obtain a copy of the complete Child Protection Policy.