How do we set up texting to alert parents during service?

You can still put numbers on the screen if you want, but texting is easier and more personal.

Setup:

To set up the option to notify parents, go to Check-in > Views/Setup > select a Check-in View and go option C10.  Make sure that option is checked.  On the family check-in screen make sure that each parent has a mobile phone number listed.

Items A3.1 and A3.2 tell the system to include parent names and cell phone numbers on the child tags.

To Contact A Parent:

If cell numbers are on child name tags teachers and other adults can text parents directly using their phone. 

Use Churchteams to text the parent by using a check-in computer with a check-in view that has item C10 enabled.  Search for the child to go to the family check-in page.  Then click the text icon to the left of their name to send the text.