Register Find a Club DONATE English About Programs Join A Club Get Involved News & Events Club Policies & FAQ Policies & FAQ FAMILY HANDBOOKFAQSAFETY AT CLUBS DURING COVIDPHYSICAL FITNESS CLINICS GUIDANCERETURN TO PLAY - ATHLETIC SAFETYSAFETY POLICYETHICS POLICYFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS FAQ Below are a list of frequently asked questions: What are the Boys & Girls Clubs all about? Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. What does it cost to become a Club member? What if I can't afford the fees? Is my membership covered by my insurance? Is transportation available from my child's school to the Club? What age kids do you serve? How are donations used? Safety Policy Safety of our members is the #1 priority. We do mandatory and ongoing background checks on all potential staff and volunteers, each of whom must follow strict policies and procedures. We also offer routine staff trainings to build a culture of safety. BGCKC employs a zero-tolerance policy for any disregard of our procedures. If any issues or concerns are brought to our attention, we contact the police and Child Protective Services immediately. We incorporate the national BGCA safety standards and work with other community organizations to consistently strengthen our safety programming through new trainings. Every day, we work with kids to reinforce their knowledge of self-defense and safety smarts. And we listen closely to make sure that their voices are always heard. If you have any safety-related concerns or questions, please contact your local Club OR our CEO, Laurie Black: ceo@positiveplace.org. Additionally, the national organization offers a 24-hour hotline, 1-866-607-SAFE, and has developed a Child Safety Portal. Please read about all the steps we take to ensure the safety of our Club members. Who should I contact if I have a safety concern? If you have any safety-related concerns or questions, please contact your local Club OR our CEO, Laurie Black: ceo@positiveplace.org. Additionally, the national organization offers a 24-hour hotline, 1-866-607-SAFE, and has developed a Child Safety Portal. How do the Clubs create a safe and positive place for kids? Background Checks Is a person still employable if they show up on a background report? What other requirements does the staff agree to follow? How do you monitor safety with an “open door” policy? What are some other ways in which you make your clubs even safer? What does a zero-tolerance policy mean? What do people do if they find abuse at a Club? Ethics Policy Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) requires that all staff members conduct themselves in a manner that exemplifies the highest standards of ethics and propriety. For 75 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County has worked hard to earn the trust of thousands of children, families, donors and community leaders. The practices in our Code of Ethics for Staff and Code of Ethics for Board Members help ensure that this trust continues. Recognizing that it is not possible to address all ways in which ethical issues may arise, the principles in our Code of Ethics are intended as a guide in making sound judgments and decisions on behalf of BGCKC and its mission. Find a program that's right for you With hundreds of programs, we’ve got something for you. FIND A CLUBREGISTER Great Futures Start Here. Stay Connected! facebook icon twitter icon linkedin icon youtube icon You Can Make A Difference Give kids a safe place to go after school and during the summer. DONATE © 2021 Boys & Girls Clubs of King County. All rights reserved. Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Staff Email BGCKC is a 501(c)3 (nonprofit) organization and donations are tax deductible. Web Design by Sayenko Design.