Safeguarding & Child Protection

Protecting children, youth, and vulnerable adults is a non-negotiable priority for Norwalk SDA Church.

Our practices

• Background checks for everyone working with children and youth.
• Annual safeguarding training aligned with [Administrator: confirm conference/denominational policy].
• Two-adult rule and visible-supervision policy for all youth ministries.
• Clear procedures for reporting concerns — internally and to civil authorities as required by law.

Report a concern

If you have any concern about the safety of a child or vulnerable adult connected to our church, contact our safeguarding lead immediately at safeguarding@norwalksda.org or [Administrator: confirm phone]. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.

For mandated child-abuse reporting in California, you may also contact the Los Angeles County Child Protection Hotline at 1-800-540-4000.