Working with Minors
Information for student groups that are hosting or participating in an event that has children under the age of 18 in attendance.
All students and student groups working with children/minors (any person under the age of 18) must meet several requirements designed to protect minors and Stanford students alike. Basic information about those requirements and links to resources are provided on this page.
If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to cardinalcommitment@stanford.edu.
Training and Background Check
Working with Minors Trainings
All students participating in public service that supports minors are required to complete the Working with Minors training, WWM-1000, in STARS. This training is required even if that public service is a one-time event with youth participation. Student service organizations that regularly work with youth should plan ahead through the Office of Student Engagement; contact Pete Cerneka for more information. The online training is offered asynchronously. Please go to STARS on Axess and search for WWM-1000.
The Live Scan Background Check
A background check is required of all Stanford students, staff, administrators, and faculty who are working with minors. The background check is a process called Live Scan. Live Scan is an electronic fingerprinting, which can be completed at a variety of locations across California, or during an on-campus free Live Scan session.
Live Scan Application
If part of a service group, write “Student Service Org” on the line asking for working title.
If part of a Cardinal Course, write "Cardinal Course" on the line asking for working title.
If individual service student, write "Haas, individual" on the line asking for working title.
On-Campus Live Scan Dates
On-campus Live Scan dates are searchable on the Protection of Minors website (Note: only scheduled Live Scan events will be displayed) and Stanford Events.
Campus Resources
Office of Student Engagement (OSE) Working with Minors page - Student groups can find complete details and procedures for working with youth on this page. Student group leaders must review OSE's Working with Minors page and complete all requirements before beginning work with youth.
University Protection of Minors Office - This site and the staff in this office can provide all of the details for policies on working with youth.