Safe Environment - Prevent and Protect
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
“Certainly children are a gift from the LORD…” Psalm 127:3
THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and School follow the Archdiocese of St. Louis Safe Environment Program (Protecting God’s Children). The program is designed to help protect the youth, elderly, and vulnerable adults of our parish as they participate in activities within our community. It also provides a layer of protection against the possibility of false accusations for adults involved in our many ministries.
All volunteers and employees working with children and vulnerable adults at St. Francis of Assisi Parish must fully comply with the Safe Environment Program. This includes:
Register/create an account at https://www.preventandprotectstl.org
Attending a Protecting God’s Children workshop.
Undergoing a background screening. A screening will be conducted every 3 months. A one-time payment of $8 is requested to cover the cost of the screening.
Complete two online training modules.
Electronically sign the Code of Conduct online form.
Click here to register and begin compliance requirements.
Volunteers under the age of 18
If you are under 18 or still in high school and wish to volunteer at St. Francis of Assisi Church and School, you do not have to complete the listed items above. You only need to complete the Ethical Conduct for Minors form and return it to the rectory office or scan and email it to Kim Hahn at bookkeeper@sfastl.org. A parent or guardian must also complete a section of the form.
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward to receive pastoral assistance. Reports of abuse may be made to any Pastor or to:
Sandra Price, Executive Director
Office of Child & Youth Protection
314-792-7704
sandraprice@archstl.org
Missouri Department of Social Services, Children’s Division
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline:
1-800-392-3738
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline:
1-800-392-0210