“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations”
JEREMIAH 1:5
About eBuddies
eBuddies exists to share the love of Christ by assisting individuals needing special accommodations and their families to become full participants and contributors in the body of Christ. We are grateful to partner with you to facilitate an incredible experience for your entire family.
Where should I drop off and pick up my child?
Children who are part of eBuddies will always meet their eBuddies at the eKids lobby. The goal will be to have your child start in their age-appropriate classroom.
What does my child do in eBuddies while I am in service?
Your child will have the opportunity to experience worship, watch a Bible story, pray, have a snack, craft/coloring sheet, and play with other kids. Their time with eBuddies is designed to be structured, purposeful, and fun.
My child wears diapers, will they be changed?
Children aged three and under will have their diaper changed during the service. Children aged four and over that wear diapers, we will call parents to come change their diapers.
Who is caring for my child?
The volunteers of eBuddies who love children deeply and have been trained for their roles, but they are not professionals. These people offer their time freely and care for each child to the best of their abilities as members of the Elevate Life Church Serve Team.
What if my child gets sick or hurt while in eKids with their eBuddies?
Safety is one of our primary focuses in eKids, but we know sometimes sickness and accidents happen. If your child appears to be sick, bleeding, or hurting him/herself, an eBuddies leader will page you immediately. At every location we have someone that is CPR certified, if needed we will call 911. In an emergency, an EpiPen will be administered if the parents have provided one.
What if my child is having behavioral problems?
If a child starts behaving inappropriately, eBuddies will set up a meeting with you to discuss the behavior and develop a plan to encourage positive change. eBuddies may also page you out of service if necessary.
How will I know I am being paged?
As part of eKids and eBuddies, when you check your child in, you will receive a parent sticker with a unique four-digit code that matches your child’s sticker and code. If we need you for any reason, your four-digit code will appear in the top left hand corner of the screen in the main service or we will text you.
Will my child ever be alone with an adult?
What if my child no longer needs eBuddies services?
If your child becomes independent in his or her classroom and no longer needs eBuddies services, the eBuddies Director will set up a meeting to discuss next steps for your child.
When should I sign up my child for an eBuddie?
Registration for eBuddies happens weekly and opens every Monday during that upcoming weekend. We encourage every parent to sign up for eBuddies by Thursday!
Connect With Us
We would love to meet your family! If you would like more information on our eBuddies program and how we can partner with your family use the link below to sign up!
One-on-One Buddies
For those who wish to participate in our eKids environments, we offer a one-on-one buddy system to create a more inclusive environment. Sensory accommodations are available. Check out the resources below to get started.