Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is committed to providing a safe environment for children and youth. This commitment is expressed in policies for the protection of children and youth.
Mother Seton School adheres to these policies, provides staff training, and collects required documentation of all persons who have substantial contact with children enrolled at Mother Seton School.

Parents and others who volunteer at Mother Seton School participate in training / screening with regard to child abuse and protection of children through their local parish or Mother Seton School. This training includes:
1. Complete the Application for Volunteer Service
2. Submit 3 required references
3. Complete Criminal History Screening Consent Form
4. Viewing and discussing Child Protection Video

Mother Seton School will accept Parish Screening Clearance. If being screened through your parish, a copy of the Volunteer Clearance card must be provided. Criminal History Screening is renewed every five years.

Please contact our Front Office (301-447-3161) for more information and to sign up for the necessary training / screening.

Visitors
In order to ensure a safe environment for your child, all visitors enter by the front door, report to the school office, and sign in the visitor log book (name and destination) before visiting any other part of the school building.

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Maryland law requires that all educators and other school employees, including volunteers, report suspected child abuse or neglect to the proper authorities in order that children may be protected from harm and the family may be helped. Our school policy requires that all school staff report suspected abuse and neglect to the Department of Social Services, Protective Division, and/or the local police department.