Covenant Presbyterian Church

Child Protection

As CPC has grown, we have established formal policies in order to better protect our children. We adopted the C.A.R.E. program (Child and Adults in a Responsible Environment) in order to facilitate this.

The purpose of C.A.R.E. is to maximize the safety and protection of these children that God has entrusted to our care and minimize any potential for their abuse. We will attempt to do that through the following measures:

Selection and screening - CPC employees and volunteers who will have contact with minor children should undergo at a minimum, background checks and application screening.
C.A.R.E. Training - Workers will be trained in C.A.R.E. policies and protocols.
Supervision and Monitoring – Appropriate levels of supervision will be afforded both children and adults and the C.A.R.E. program will be monitored for compliance.
Response and Reporting - A Response Team will evaluate any allegation or claim of child abuse and determine reporting requirements.

To read more about the C.A.R.E. program and how it works, please read this brochure (PDF).