Finally! A practical discussion on California AB 506
AUDIO VERSION
Can anyone but lawyers understand California’s child protection law?
We’re happy to answer: Yes!
In this webinar, HR Ministry Solutions and Ministry Pacific team up to offer straightforward answers about California’s child protection law for churches and nonprofits.
Although many legal presentations have been made on this legislation, they often lack the “how to” component. This webinar was specifically designed to help churches and nonprofit organizations understand the law and practically implement it.
What is AB 506?
It’s a California law requiring churches and nonprofits that serve youth (anyone under 18) to train employees and volunteers in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. It also requires them to be screened and fingerprinted through the state’s Live Scan system.
In this session, we’re joined by experts Gina Baker and Tiffany Henning of HR Ministry Solutions. Gina and Tiffany explain how organizations can best fulfill the mandates of the law.
Video table of contents
2:21 – Introduction to HR Ministry Solutions
5:33 – Overview of the core requirements of AB 506
9:30 – What AB 506 changed about California child protection law
10:06 – Frequently asked questions about AB 506 and common points of confusion.
Who is a volunteer?
To track volunteer hours or not to track volunteer hours?
Which staff members need to comply?
What are the deadlines?
Reference checks?
18:57 – Communicating with your congregation and staff about AB 506
24:51 – The cost of fingerprint rolling and how to pay for it.
28:32 – What is a custodian of records and what does this person do? What kind of person should be considered for this position?
37:21 – If background check information indicates a member has criminal convictions, how should this be handled?
