There are a variety of tools that allow parents and concerned citizens to run background checks on anybody, including coaches, referees, and volunteers. Anyone working directly with our children should be thoroughly checked prior to beginning their new position. The following links provide usefull tools and resources to conduct background checks for this purpose.

KlaasKids Foundation
State by state information on sex offender laws, links, and legislation. This very useful site also provides some great information for child safety.

Public Background Checks
As a special sponsor to our site, Public Background Checks is committed to providing easy access to nationwide criminal and sexual offender records to the public. This excellent service is inexpensive and extremely valuable.

Child Molestation Research & Prevention Institute
This non-profit group provides excellent resources and facts regarding prevention of child molestation. We’re proud to link to this excellent resource.

Backgrounds Online
If you are involved in the organization of any youth sports league, signing up with Backgrounds Online allows you to centally manage and screen all of your coaches and volunteers inexpensively. Ask about their non-profit discounts and be sure to mention that you heard of them from Coaches Background Screening.org!