kid’s crafts

kid's crafts

Does your kid's school require background checks for volunteers?

My kid's old school was happy for anyone with a pulse to come in and help. We moved several states away to an area with much "better" schools and you have to pass a FBI criminal background check to volunteer at her new elementary. I guess that should make me feel good, but anyone think it's overkill? Yeah, you don't want pedophiles teaching arts and crafts, but I was never left alone as a volunteer?

I don't know if we do an FBI criminal background check, but we do have to pass a background check. I also had to be checked to work with Brownies. You're right, we are not often alone with the children, but all you need is that one time when you take a child to the bathroom, and that is one time too many.

My daughter was touched by a young man who is in Cadets. He now has a conviction for sexual assault, but there is no red A on his chest, and no one knows when he goes out on sleepovers with other young children. 25% of offenders are adolescents, and in 90% of cases, the offender is someone the victim knows like a family friend. Or maybe someone they met on a school field trip.

I'm okay with being checked out if it keeps my child safe.