Raptor Safety Solutions for YMCAs
Advanced Visitor Management for Peace of Mind
Welcome with Confidence, Protect with Precision
Raptor VisitorSafe transforms YMCA front desks into high-efficiency, high-security entry points. From contractors and vendors to parents and guests, instantly screen visitors against sex offender registries and custom exclusion lists.
- Instant sex offender check against registries from all 50 states, and rescreen guests at any point
- Quick and simple check-in process takes stress off front desk staff
- Create an unlimited number of custom databases to screen visitors against the national sex offender database as well as your own custom databases
Streamline Volunteer Screening and Scheduling
Control the Entire Volunteer Lifecycle
Volunteers are the heart of your YMCA community—whether they’re reading with kids, helping at check-in, or supporting events. VolunteerSafe automates everything from online applications to criminal background checks, event sign-ups, and hour tracking—all from one centralized hub.
- Custom online applications with built-in background checks
- Monthly monitoring helps identify changes in background check status promptly, supporting ongoing volunteer eligibility
- Auto-approve low-risk applicants and send status updates automatically
- Easily schedule events and notify eligible volunteers
- Track volunteer hours and run engagement reports with ease
Smarter End-of-Day Management for YMCA Youth Programs
Parent Communication
Keep families in the loop with automated alerts for bus departures, arrivals, or last-minute changes. Parents can submit updated dismissal instructions with ease—no phone tag required.
Streamlined Bus Communication
YMCA staff can assign routes, monitor capacity, and view real-time boarding statuses. This flexibility ensures every child is safely accounted for and transportation stays on track.
Smarter Pickup Management
With a live dismissal queue, staff can manage pickups and carpools more efficiently. Reduce confusion, long lines, and safety risks at the curb.
Always Be Prepared with Raptor Emergency Management
Raptor Emergency Management equips your YMCA with the tools to prepare for, respond to, and recover from any incident—whether it's a medical emergency, facility issue, or larger-scale crisis. With configurable cloud-based software, you can schedule drills, alert staff in real-time, direct resources, and maintain accountability across your organization—all from a single platform.
- Prepare with Drill Manager Schedule, track, and manage drills across all YMCA locations. Get real-time insights, stay compliant, and use reports to improve safety practices over time.
- Respond with Raptor Alert & Team Assist Quickly alert the right people in any situation. Use silent panic alerts or localized notifications to mobilize staff for emergencies, medical issues, or disruptions.
- Recover with Raptor Accountability Account for children, staff, and members in real time during emergencies. Track check-ins digitally and review detailed logs to strengthen future response.
- Maintain Peace of Mind Raptor’s implementation specialists create a tailored rollout for your YMCA. Your team gets in-depth training, live support, and ongoing access to best practices and safety resources—so you're always prepared.
Resources to Help Improve YMCA Safety
YMCA Achieving Praesidium Accreditation with Raptor
How 3 YMCAs Uphold Their Promise to be a Safe Place for Families
Best Practices for Community Centers
Community centers welcome hundreds of guests and volunteers each week, each with different reasons for visiting. Every visitor must be properly screened and tracked to help ensure they do not pose a risk to your center, staff, or those in your care.