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Child Safety


At the Y, the safety and well-being of every child is our highest priority. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. Through clear policies, ongoing training and a shared commitment to prevention, we work together to protect every child in our care.

Protecting every
child together

Child safety is at the heart of everything we do at the Y. Learn how our policies, people and practices work together to prevent abuse, reduce risk and create a culture of safety for all.

A Culture of Safety

With support from Y-USA and resource partner Praesidium Inc., the YMCA of the Greater Waukesha County continues to strengthen policies, staff training, program practices and facility procedures. The resources on this page are designed to help staff, volunteers and families understand our child safety practices and Child Abuse Prevention Policies

Team-Based Prevention

Child safety is a shared responsibility, and everyone is encouraged to help maintain a safe environment. We welcome feedback and suggestions to strengthen our practices. Concerns can be shared with YMCA leadership, Human Resources, Child Safety Committee members or through the Urgent Concern form.

Prevention Policies

Our Child Abuse Prevention Policies and Procedures outline expectations for supervision, appropriate interactions, communication and reporting suspected abuse. Staff and volunteers are responsible for understanding and following these policies to help keep children safe.

Safety Resource Library

Explore the key policies, expectations and reporting procedures that help everyone at the Y play an active role in protecting children and preventing abuse.

Child Abuse Prevention Policies

Review the full Child Abuse Prevention Policies and Procedures document, last updated TBD [INSERT DATE].

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Code of Conduct

Review staff expectations for supervision, appropriate interaction, communication and electronics/cell phone policy.

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Urgent Concern Reporting Form

Your safety and well-being are important to us. If you have a concern about safety or something that does not feel right, we encourage you to share it so it can be reviewed appropriately.

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Child Safety FAQs

Child safety is essential to the YMCA of the Great Waukesha County’s mission and to every program, facility and community relationship. These resources help staff and volunteers understand expectations and comply with Child Abuse Prevention Policies.

Child safety is supported through a team approach involving corporate leadership, supervisors, branch leaders, Abuse Prevention Cabinet members and all staff and volunteers. The Y works with Y-USA and Praesidium Inc. to strengthen safety practices.

Staff and volunteers can review the policy documents linked on this page, including Child Abuse Prevention Policies, staff and volunteer codes of conduct, and reporting procedures.

Staff are mandated reporters and must follow YMCA procedures and applicable state reporting requirements. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911; otherwise, follow the Reporting Suspected Child Abuse procedures and notify the appropriate supervisor or leader.

Suggestions or questions related to child safety may be shared with a supervisor, Branch Executive Director, or by using the Urgent Concern form.

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