BE A PART OF PROTECTING THE NEXT GENERATION
Together, let’s shield our children from harm and create a brighter, safer tomorrow!
Member Benefits
Coaching and Capacity Building
Get individualized advice and consultation on building your Child Safety Team and Child Protection Program.
Initial Assessment
Receive a written and itemized assessment of how your current Child Safety Program measures up to our Child Safety Standards.
Associational Advocacy
Forge connections with ministries sharing your dedication to abuse prevention
Discounted Offerings and Services
Recieve free or discounted admission to events, and access to exclusive deals on products and services from trusted organizations.
Pre-accredited Membership Types
Ministry member categories are designed for entry-level pre-accredited child/youth serving ministries. After an organization attains accreditation status, they are “graduated” out of this membership type and into a new and public membership status. These membership types are designed to serve and support organizations that want to benefit from membership and tap into exclusive resources and offers from Affiliates. Accreditation is not required for these “private” organizations but we hope to encourage them towards compliance.
Note: Member ministries must affirm ECAP’s Statement of Faith or not hold views contrary and must directly provide programs for children/youth.
Church Membership
$399 / year
This membership type is for small to mid-sized churches that serve children or youth. This membership type is a suitable option for ministries that are seeking support in establishing or bolstering their Child Protection Program. This may mean the church is starting from scratch implementing child safety measures or that the church is looking for guidance in preparing for accreditation.
- Orientation and support by staff in building Child Protection Program
- Initial Assessment
- Abuse Response Coaching
- Welcome bundle of trusted resources and access to member-only digital resources
- Free or discounted registration for virtual and in-person events
Child & Youth Serving Organizations
$1499 / year
This membership is for nonprofits including camps, schools, large churches, and other mid-large sized ministries that may need more individualized guidance from ECAP in building their child protection program. Perhaps an organization has multiple campuses, divisions, states, and wants to move more intentionally towards accreditation.
Unique Benefits:
- Orientation and support by staff in building Child Protection Program
- Initial Assessment
- Abuse Response Coaching
- Welcome bundle of trusted resources and access to member-only digital resources
- Free or discounted registration for virtual and in-person events
- Cohort registration for 1 team member
National Membership
$3500 / year
This high-level membership option is designed for regional or national organizations that are more complex and may require significant individualized support to become accredited. ECAP will consult with these organizations and will make recommendations in collaboration with leadership.
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- Orientation and extensive, individualized support by staff in building Child Protection Program which may include assessment, recommendations, and other services designed to advance child and youth protection as well as sustainability.
- Initial Assessment (may include on-site visit)
- Abuse Response Coaching
- Welcome bundle of trusted resources and access to member-only digital resources
- Free or discounted registration for virtual and in-person events
- Onsite training (travel reimbursed), intensive workshop, cohort, and/or additional support.
- Customized training or other content development for use by the organization in its unique ministry context
Consider other membership options
Our Church Plant Membership or Affiliate Member Program may be right for you.
Church Plant MembershipAffiliate ProviderAffiliate Network
Orientation and Capacity Building
ECAP staff or a consultant working on behalf of ECAP will help you build capacity by assembling the right people for your Child Safety Team, orient your team to the Child Safety Standards, and guide you through the process of creating a compliant Child Protection Program.
Child Protection Training
90 minute child protection 101 workshop with a 60 minute presentation and Q&A. Admission is free for the host ministry, discounted for ECAP members and affiliates, and open to the public at a standard rate.
Contact us if you’re interested in hosting a workshop at your ministry.
Initial Assessment
ECAP Staff will remotely assess your current policies and procedures against the current ECAP Standards and will will return a written report that can be used by leadership to enhance your child safety program.
Abuse Response Coaching
One of the first steps of the process of creating your Child Protection Program that ECAP will guide you through is creating an effective abuse response plan. Member ministries facing incidents of abuse, past or present, internal or external, can count on ECAP for support and guidance in navigating the situation biblically and with compassion.
Cohort
A five-month program that equips leaders to consider, develop, implement, and review safety measures that reflect ECAP Child Safety Standards.
$800 for members / $1000 for non-members (included for Child & Youth Serving Organization Members and National Members)
Intensive Workshops
An in-person review of your program guided by ECAP’s Accreditation Director, covering all ECAP Child Safety Standards and associated tasks and resources. This workshop will enable your organization to complete your Self-Study in 30-90 days with steps to achieve compliance.
Not included with all membership types – $1000 + travel expenses
Affiliate Providers
Affiliate Networks
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An organization must provide direct children/youth programs
$325 annual membership
