There are FOUR steps to completing the Safe Sanctuary process. 

1.   Complete and return the application.

2.   Get two people to send references to the church.

3.   Watch the Safe Sanctuary presentation online.

4.   Take the quiz and push the submit button.

1. Application 
Safe Sanctuary Application

Please Fill out and return the application to:

Memorial Drive UMC

Attn:  Jody Griggs

12955 Memorial Dr.

Houston, TX 77079

The form must be returned before your Safe sanctuary application and training can be processed.

(You may also scan the completed form and e-mail it to jodygriggs@mdumc.org.)

2. References 
Safe Sanctuary Reference Form
Two reference forms need to be completed and returned to the address or e-mail listed above.  (You may want to give the forms to three people to make sure that we get at least two returned.)
3. Training 
Safe Sanctuary Video
Please down load the safe sanctuary power point. After completing the power point, please answer the following questions to complete your safe sanctuary training. Note: There is audio on the powerpoint. To play the audio, click on the image of the speaker in the bottom left hand corner.
4. Quiz 
Please fill out the following quiz and submit it after watching the Safe Sanctuary presentation.

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Last Name:
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1. The suggested way to avoid problems is:
Choose One
a. Stay at home.
b. Don't be alone with children or youth.
c. Make all parents stay during class.
2. What if I don't want to do a background check?
Choose One
a. That's not an option. All volunteers having contact with children/youth must be safe sanctuary certified.
b. Enter the Witness Protection Program and we'll never know the difference.
c. Refuse to fill out a background check form.
3. Is it okay to change diapers on infants?
Choose One
a. Yes just do it out in the open.
b. No. Parents have to change their own children.
c. No. All children with wet diapers should be sent to the church nursery.
4. Is it okay to hug other people?
Choose One
a. No. We don't believe in physical contact.
b. Yes. Hugs are required.
c. Yes but take into account the age of the child/youth being hugged. For older children and youth a side-to-side hug is more appropriate.
5. What if the fire alarm goes off?
Choose One
a. Just stay in your room until someone tells you if there is really a fire.
b. Evacuate immediately.
c. Send a kid to see what's going on.
6. In your interactions with others..
Choose One
a. It's not the intent that matters but how it is perceived.
b. Only talk to others if a second person is present.
c. Try to avoid interactions with persons of the opposite sex.
7. In three of the slides there was a small picture of:
Choose One
a. A purple kitten.
b. A hot dog with chili and cheese.
c. A blue frog.
8. If contacted by the media regarding an incident you should:
Choose One
a. Refer all questions to Dr. Simmons.
b. Hang up immediately and then call the church.
c. Go ahead and talk freely.
9. Safe Sanctuary can best be summed up by saying...
Choose One
a. Try to never be alone with a child or youth. If you must be alone use common sense in your interactions. Privacy with children is not your friend!
b. Trust no one. Adopt a cat or dog instead!
c. Always carry band-aides and an ice pack. Safety first!
10. In a medical emergency you should:
Choose One
a. Don't touch the child at all under any circumstances until a staff person arrives.
b. Call 911 if need be. You don't have to wait for permission!
c. Gather all the children and leave the area immediately. You can always send someone back later for the injured person.
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    mdumckids
    12955 Memorial Drive
    Houston, Texas 77079
    Phone: 713-468-8356 or 713-468-1973, Ext. 136
    Email: donnareed@mdumc.org