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Every person has inherent worth and dignity regardless of age, so we expect teachers, students and parents to honor each other by listening with respect; by treating each other with kindness and compassion; by providing an environment that is physically and em...

The following are the guidelines and clear expectations for all YRUU participants:  a. We are a caring community. Participation is encouraged in all gatherings, trips and activities in order to benefit fully from the program. If you find yourself feeling left...

With basic guidelines provided by the Family Ministry Staff, each adult volunteer team, in collaboration with their students, will create a class covenant which includes standards of acceptable behavior in the classroom. Any student who goes outside these stan...

Any child/youth who continues to behave in an unsafe or destructive manner will be offered one of the following options as the leader or RE Staff member feels is appropriate:  a. The child/youth will be asked to take a brief “time apart” in a corner of the cl...

Adult Leaders and Youth Advisors may come in contact with information of a confidential nature during check-ins or classes/meetings. A child/youth’s confidentiality should be respected, except under the following circumstances:   a. If a child is doing harm t...

Check-in for Children’s Small Groups begins at 20 minutes prior to each church service. We ask parents to check their child in to their small group in the Family Ministry Hallway at the beginning of each church service using the tablets provided. The system p...

When using movies and electronic media for children’s groups and youth groups, the selection of an appropriate movie should be made that is mindful of the age and experience diversity within the classroom/group, and is respectful and inclusive to all. The ...

When scheduled, overnights will be considered a part of the program and will be planned to promote the mission of the Family Ministry program or Youth group. The primary goal of conducting the overnight must be the emotional safety and well-being of our youth....

Parents must sign Field Trip permission form (see attached #8) when children are leaving the church premises for a church sponsored activity. The destination and expected time of return will be posted in the church school office. Leaders will carry the names a...

A Walking Field Trip permission form (attached #6) must be signed for children to participate in walking field trips within ½ mile of the church during their Foothills Unitarian Church Sunday morning class.

Any student or parent who feels that a Children’s Small Group Leader or Youth Advisor has behaved inappropriately may register a complaint with the DFM. They will review the situation to determine what action, if any, should be taken. If it is determined that ...

All youth advisors for our YRUU high school youth group must be a minimum of 25 years old. Youth groups should strive to have at least one adult of each gender on an advisor team. Two adult advisors are required to be present with youth at all times. If needed...

Adults will seek parent/guardian permission before communicating with youth and include an opportunity for the parent/guardian to limit interaction. Parents have the right to be copied on any communication they request. If they request to be added to group con...

a. Policies for Adults Working with Children & Youth - All Adults working with children & youth must be a minimum of 18 years old, have been attending Foothills for a minimum of one year, and undergo a background screen through Foothills Unitarian Church contr...

In accordance with Church policy, children who are present during any church sponsored event, meeting or program that takes place at Foothills Unitarian Church must be supervised by a trained childcare giver at all times. There must be  1 childcare provid...

All adults and teens involved in providing childcare will wear a nametag, which also identifies them as “Childcare Staff”. All children will wear nametags so that staff can identify all children by name.

Two childcare staff must be present on the playground at all times when children are present. The childcare giver will ensure that children are playing safely and respectfully.