Safeguarding

Draft: to be reviewed by counsel before launch

The safety and dignity of children come before everything else, including our own storytelling and fundraising.

Our commitments

• Consent management for every story, photograph and artwork, with guardian approval for children.
• Story approval before anything is published.
• Anonymous or pseudonymous profiles wherever appropriate.
• Independent image permissions and the right to withdraw consent.
• Screening and safeguarding training for staff and volunteers who work with children.

Child protection

We never publicly publish children's exact addresses, current locations, travel plans, real-time movements, family relocation details, sensitive personal information, or anything that could expose someone to retaliation. Requests for assistance are handled through a secure intake process, never a public inbox.

Raising a concern

If you have a safeguarding concern, please write to support@cohusa.org with the subject line "Safeguarding". If a child is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.