The development of children is the core of which the Y’s values were built. This is why the safety of all children in our care is our number one priority. Staff and volunteers at the YMCA Of Metropolitan Detroit follow our Code of Conduct to ensure the safety of all children who come through our doors, whether they are regular program participants or only visit once a year.
During Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Y wants to make sure that all members understand this Code of Conduct. A key tool in abuse prevention is knowledge, so it’s important that parents and caregivers are informed of the Y’s policies around children. Together we can work to ensure all children in Southeast Michigan reach their full potential.
You can read our Youth Protection Code of Conduct online.
In addition to our Code of Conduct, the Y also has a number of safety measures intended to keep kids safe. This includes criminal background checks on staff and volunteers; required staff training on recognizing and preventing abuse; and prohibiting staff/volunteers from being alone with a child where they cannot be observed by others; limiting staff contact with children outside of Y programs; and reporting any allegations or suspicions of abuse to law enforcement.
If you have questions about the Y’s Code of Conduct or our child safety measures policy, please contact us by calling the YMCA Safety Line at (313) 309-1098 and leaving a message so a Y staff member can get back to you, or via email at RiskManagement@ymcadetroit.org.