Safety & Child Protection

The Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding any form of abuse — physical, emotional, or sexual. Any staff member, volunteer, or individual found in violation of this policy will be immediately removed and reported to the appropriate authorities. There are no exceptions.

Every employee and volunteer at the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha must pass a comprehensive background check before they are permitted to work with young people. Background checks include criminal history, sex offender registry searches, and reference checks. Re-screening is conducted on an annual basis.

All staff members receive comprehensive safety training as part of their onboarding and participate in ongoing training throughout the year. Training covers child abuse recognition and prevention, mandatory reporting requirements, emergency procedures, and proper supervision techniques.

Parents and guardians are always welcome to visit the Club, observe programs, and speak with staff. We maintain an open-door policy to ensure transparency and build trust with the families we serve. Visitors must check in at the front desk upon arrival. Families receive access to the Youth Center Member/Parent Handbook at registration, which outlines important policies and expectations, and are encouraged to review it prior to participation. All Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha staff and volunteers are mandated reporters and must immediately report any critical incident or safety concern to local authorities and to Boys & Girls Clubs of America within 24 hours.

We maintain strict staff-to-member ratios in all program areas to ensure adequate supervision. No staff member or volunteer is permitted to be alone with a child in an unsupervised area. All program spaces are designed with visibility in mind, and regular monitoring is conducted.

Our sports programs follow SafeSport guidelines to protect young athletes from all forms of abuse and misconduct. All coaches, referees, and sports staff complete SafeSport training. We are committed to creating a positive, respectful, and safe athletic environment.