safety is our No. 1 job

The safety and wellbeing of young people is our number one priority

We work every day to create a safe, inclusive and fun environment so kids can have every opportunity to be successful in life. We have a no tolerance for inappropriate behavior of any kind, including child sexual abuse or misconduct, and we put resources behind that stance.

We continually update safety policies, programs and training for staff and volunteers to promote child safety and protect young people from threats in our society.

For staff this means they are required to be a mandated reporter, have regular background checks, and references if they transfer from other clubs.

Safety policies & information

We maintain comprehensive safety policies that protect youth, including but not limited to policies on supervision, transportation, communication and prohibition of one-on-one contact. For more information on safety at the Van Buren Boys and Girls Club, please feel free to download the document below.