Hand in Hand Permission Form

Child Goals and Individualized Sunday Plan

At Wooster Church of the Nazarene, our special needs ministry’s goal is to communicate the gospel to every child. Because every child is unique, we will do our best to create a plan for Sunday mornings that best fit children with special needs. It is our goal to keep children in our age-appropriate classrooms with their peers. We take into consideration their likes, dislikes, strengths, goals, and behaviors to determine a plan that best fits the child’s needs. We decide on the goals and plan after we get to know the student and by talking to the parents about what goals they have while their child is with us at church. Some children may need adjustments to the lesson or the environment to understand the lesson in a way that best fits their needs. This could include children who have special needs, learning disabilities, or behavioral diagnosis. This also may include children without any diagnosis but demonstrates behavior that communicates a need for adjustments. We will utilize our Buddy’s, Jr Buddy’s and sensory/adaptive room in a way that best fits the child. A written plan will be given to parents and children’s pastors once an Individualized Sunday Plan is determined for the child. This plan will be reevaluated each year to see if any changes should be made for the child. If at any time before that year is up, a parent would like to have adjustments or changes made to the plan, they are welcome to contact the Hand in Hand leaders to implement changes.

Guideline for Child Behavior

Our goal is not to have kids who behave a certain way, but who have a relationship with Christ. Discipline isn't about punishments, rules, and negativity. It's about guidance, correction, diligence, and teaching.

Our Class Expectations are Simple!
1. Respect your leader
2. Be kind to other kids
3. Take care of church property
4. Have Fun!

An example of how our volunteers will implement the class expectations:

- REDIRECT: Get on the child’s level and look them in the eye. Give a verbal warning and give a suggestion to behave in a better way.

- REMOVE: If needed remove them from a situation or activity so they can calm down and prepare to rejoin the class.

- REFER: If the child's behavior is causing harm to self, others, or property, the child will be referred to a Hand in Hand leader, or children’s pastor. If the child is not able to rejoin class, the parent will be contacted.

If listing multiple children, please use a comma between their names. Example: John Smith, Jane Smith

By typing your name in the space below, you agree to the above statement.

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Video & Photo Release

Wooster Nazarene reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by Wooster Nazarene, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. Wooster Nazarene may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by Wooster Nazarene including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc.

To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian

A person attending a Wooster Nazarene event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers, and/or contact Wooster Nazarene at 3100 Oak Hill Road, Wooster, OH 44691, in writing of his/her intentions and include a photograph. Wooster Nazarene will use the photo for identification purposes and will hold it in confidence.

By participating in a Wooster Nazarene event or by failing to notify Wooster Nazarene, in writing, your desire to not have your photograph used by Wooster Nazarene, you are agreeing to release, defend, hold harmless and indemnify Wooster Nazarene from any and all claims involving the use of your picture or likeness.

Any person or organization not affiliated with Wooster Nazarene may not use, copy, alter or modify Wooster Nazarene photographs, graphics, videography or other, similar reproductions or recordings without the advance written permission of an authorized designee from Wooster Nazarene.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

By typing your name in the space below, you agree to the above statement.

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Notice!

You will be contacted by email within a few days from filling out this form to further discuss care for your child. Your child will be placed on a waiting list to join Hand in Hand.

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