S.A.F.E.

Secure and Fun Environments

First Orlando has SAFE policies and procedures that have been developed to prevent intentional and unintentional harm happening to children and students as they participate in programs at First Orlando and any of our campuses. In our policies and procedures you will see the term First Orlando, however, this term encompasses all participating campuses in the First Orlando organization, including Horizon West Church, Evolve Church, First Orlando Campus Hispano, and First Orlando Campus Brasileiro.

The Bible clearly defines the innate value of children and God’s heart for protecting the vulnerable. Believing that children are image bearers of God and our sacred trust, First Orlando intends to provide a nurturing and dynamic environment that will foster a child’s Christian faith. We see Jesus’ approach to children when he valued their participation in his teaching and helpfulness in His ministry.

All First Orlando campuses maintain a Zero Tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse. We take the care of children and students seriously and are fully committed to uphold the policies and procedures that have been developed to prevent intentional or unintentional harm from happening to children and students in our care.

Learn More about S.A.F.E. Here

Policies

English

First Baptist Orlando Child Protection Policy

Preschool and Kid’s Ministry Departmental Child Protection Policy

Students Ministry Departmental Child Protection Policy

Español

Primera Iglesia Orlando Políticas de Protección Infantil

Políticas Departamentales de Protección Infantil del Ministerio de Preescolar y Niños Pequeños

Políticas Departamentales de Protección Infantil del Ministerio de Estudiantes

Português

Primeira Igreja Orlando Política de Proteção à Criança e ao Adolescente

Política de Proteção à Criança do Departamento do Ministério Infantil

Política de Proteção ao Adolescente do Departamento do Ministério de Adolescentes

Resources for Families

Sexual Abuse Awareness Training

The single most important step a ministry can take to reduce the risk of child sexual abuse is to train their staff and volunteers to understand the problem. When staff members and volunteers are equipped with ‘eyes to see’ the grooming process of an abuser and key indicators of child sexual abuse, they can better recognize and prevent abuse.

Parent and Guardian Training

Parent/Guardian Training equips parents with a basic understanding and awareness of child sexual abuse risk and the grooming process of the abuser. Parent/Guardian Training is not a substitute for Sexual Abuse Awareness Training and should not be utilized as such by Ministries; this Training is intended as a resource for parents only.

Sign up for Training


God Made All of Me:
A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies
(God Made Me)


God Made Boys and Girls:
Helping Children Understand the Gift of Gender
(God Made Me)

Resources for Parents

Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention Resources for Parents/Guardians


Safeguards: Shielding Our Homes and Equipping Our Kids

Questions/Learn More

First Orlando is committed to protecting our kids and students from abuse. We believe that happens through knowledge and awareness about the different kinds of abuse. Abuse is a spiritual and moral violation of God’s law and character, and the Bible is abundantly clear about child abuse of any kind.

If you have questions about S.A.F.E or you want to learn more about safe and secure environments for parents and guardians, please contact us at SAFE@FirstOrlando.com.