💛 Why We Include This Page

GrandParents Hands and Children Charity stands committed to protecting our youth.

Families trust us with their children, and we honor that trust by following the highest standards of safety, transparency, and care.

We include this page because youth safety is not optional — it is the foundation of every mentoring, tutoring, and community‑based program we offer. By aligning our work with Ohio’s statewide expectations, we ensure that every volunteer, mentor, and partner organization meets the same level of accountability required in schools and youth‑serving environments across the state.

This page helps families, schools, and community partners see that:

• We take youth safety seriously

• We follow state‑approved best practices

• We maintain consistent standards across all mentoring settings

• We operate with integrity, professionalism, and care

🔐 Background Checks (Webcheck)

To protect students, Ohio requires volunteers and staff who work with youth to complete official background checks through the Ohio Attorney General’s Webcheck system. This is the same process used by schools, churches, and youth programs across the state.

Webcheck provides:

• BCI (state) background check

• FBI (federal) background check

• A list of Webcheck locations

• Required IDs and forms

• Fee information

Schools do not provide their own background‑check forms. Instead, they direct volunteers to a certified Webcheck provider, such as:

• Local police departments

• Sheriff’s offices

• Educational Service Centers (ESCs)

• Approved fingerprinting centers

📝 What staff usually need

Most Ohio schools require:

A BCI check

An FBI check

A valid ID

The school district code (entered by the Webcheck operator)