AB 506: California Child Protection and Background Screening

We’re here to help you understand AB 506 requirements for churches and nonprofits in California

California passed legislation effective January 1, 2022, requiring organizations who serve children – including churches and nonprofits – to screen and educate employees and volunteers and to enact child-protection policies.

AB 506 requires all organizations that serve children to:

  • Perform a background check of children’s volunteers and all staff via the state’s Live Scan system.

  • Train these individuals in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.

  • Create policies to ensure child abuse and neglect is reported to authorities and to have multiple adult volunteers in every situation where children are supervised.

Ministry Pacific, a insurance broker for churches and nonprofits, is your partner in protecting children and reducing risk. These resources on California AB 506 are provided free to help houses of worship and charitable nonprofits understand and comply with the law and to reduce risk.

 
 

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Introduction to AB 506: California’s Child Sexual Abuse and Neglect Prevention Law – Attorney Greg Love, MinistrySafe

Introduction to AB 506: California’s Child Sexual Abuse and Neglect Prevention Law – Attorney Greg Love, MinistrySafe

the latest on AB 506 (10.25.23): California’s Child Sexual Abuse and Neglect Prevention Law – Attorney Greg Love, MinistrySafe

A practical guide to California AB 506: Webinar with HR Ministry Solutions

Understanding California’s Fingerprinting and Background Checks for Youth Workers – Jeff and Linda Schweig, Capital Live Scan

 

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