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Keeping Our Children Safe

Protecting God’s Children / Safe Environment Program

Safe Environment Program (SEP/PGC)

The core purpose of the Safe Environment Program and Protecting God’s Children initiative is to create and maintain a safe, secure, and sacred environment for all of God’s children.

Who must be compliant? All clergy, religious, employees, and any adult or youth volunteers who work with, near, or around children must be completely compliant with the Archdiocese of St. Louis Safe Environment requirements before beginning service.

Ready to complete your requirements or check your status?

Log In / Register at Prevent & Protect STL → For further assistance or personal navigation questions, please contact the Little Flower rectory office.

Adults (Ages 18 and Over)

Compliance requirements include completing all four items:

  • Attending a live Protecting God’s Children workshop
  • Completing a comprehensive national criminal background screening
  • Viewing two mandatory online training modules
  • Reading and digitally signing the official Code of Ethical Conduct

Youth Volunteers (Under Age 18)

Compliance requirements include:

Reading and signing (co-signed alongside a parent or guardian) the specific Code of Ethical Conduct for Minors.

Reporting Suspected Abuse or Neglect

State of Missouri Hotlines
Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline 1-800-392-3738 Submit an Online Report Form →
Adult Abuse & Neglect Hotline 1-800-392-0210
Archdiocese Office Contacts

For comprehensive guidelines on reporting incidents, refer to the Archdiocese's official Policy, Procedures, and Guidelines found on the Prevent & Protect link above, or connect here:

Office of Child & Youth Protection: 314-792-7704
Tina Steck Program Manager, Office of Child & Youth Protection
20 Archbishop May Drive | St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: 314-792-7837 | Email: [email protected]

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— St. Teresa of Calcutta