How We Keep Boys & Girls Clubs Safe

Safety is our #1 priority. The Club provides youth with safe havens staffed by caring adult mentors, who have the best interest of children at heart.

SEVERE WEATHER POLICY

If schools close due to severe weather, our clubs will close.

Our club transportation will not run on these days.


In the event of severe weather, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Wiregrass will follow the schedule 

of the School system related to each Club.


Dothan Club - Dothan City Schools Closures

Enterprise Club - Enterprise City Schools Closures 

Rehobeth Club - Houston County Schools Closures

Slocomb Club - Geneva County Schools Closures

Daleville Club -Daleville City Schools Closures



 If schools in your clubs district close due to severe weather, all club programs for that day will be canceled.


 For the most up to date information regarding club closures, please sign up for your club's Remind notifications or visit our Facebook page .  


Contact your Club director or front desk for Remind sign up information.

BE INFORMED

Boys & Girls Club of the Wiregrass is committed to upholding the highest level of professionalism and safety. Through the Club's BE SAFE initiative, we provide a positive, safe environment for all kids and families. 


If you have a concern about the well-being of a child, or if you would like to report suspicious or inappropriate behavior by an adult, Club Staff or volunteer, please take a moment to let us know. 

The Club takes each and every report very seriously and will take the appropriate steps in response to your concern. 


Thank you for helping us keep our kids safe. 


IF YOU OR YOUR CHILD HAS A CONCERN  ABOUT OUR CLUB, PLEASE LET US KNOW BY COMPLETING THE "REPORT A CONCERN" FORM BELOW.

The form below can be entered as anonymous for privacy if desired.

REPORT A CONCERN

Club Safety

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Wiregrass follows BGCA’s National Child Safety Standards to ensure every Club environment is structured to protect all Club members. In addition, the Club does annual safety assessments of each local clubhouse, provides regular emergency procedure trainings for all staff and completes an annual review of the Club’s safety policies and procedures. 

  Staff/ Volunteer Selection

For every staff and volunteer applicant, the Club completes a comprehensive screening before their involvement in any Club program. These background checks include local, state-wide and national background checks for criminal history and sex-offender registry. Background screenings are completed yearly for all staff and volunteers.
 Program Supervision
Club staff receive on-going training regarding best practices to actively and safely supervise Club programs. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Wiregrass staff are trained to meet specific BGCA guidelines for staff to child ratios based on the program activity (i.e. after-school programs, field trips, teen programming, etc…) Club Staff evaluate these staffing levels as part of the Clubs Commitment to Quality, a national tool designed to ensure the highest quality program supervision.

Members

650

Locations

5

Staff

65

Years

60