Kids are always present

Haven is a family platform. Children are talked about, photographed at events, and sometimes right beside the parent using this app. Keep every interaction, photo, and post appropriate for that context. If you wouldn't say it at a playgroup, don't say it here.

Be respectful

Families are wonderfully diverse — different approaches, beliefs, backgrounds, and reasons for choosing this path. That diversity is a feature, not a problem.

• Disagree without being unkind
• Don't shame other families for their choices — religious, secular, structured, unschooling, whatever
• No harassment, bullying, or targeted negativity toward any member
• Don't be passive-aggressive. If you have an issue with someone, block them or contact us.

Protect privacy — especially kids'

• Don't share another family's address, schedule, or personal details without their permission
• If you post photos from an event, don't include other people's children without the parent's knowledge
• Don't screenshot or share private messages from Haven in other places
• Don't try to collect or aggregate personal information about other members

No spam or unsolicited promotion

Teachers, tutors, and education businesses are welcome on Haven — that's what the Business account type is for. But spamming families with unsolicited messages or flooding circles with promotions is not okay.

• Don't send unsolicited commercial messages to families you haven't connected with
• Don't post promotional content in circles or events unless the host has invited it
• Don't create fake family profiles to promote a service

No discrimination

Haven is for everyone. We don't tolerate hate speech, slurs, or content that demeans people based on race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic. Violations of this are taken seriously.

Keep it real

• Be who you say you are. Fake profiles undermine trust for everyone.
• Don't use Haven to coordinate anything illegal
• Don't create events or circles with the intent to deceive or harm

If something feels wrong, report it

You can report any profile or message in the app using the report button. Reports go directly to us and are taken seriously.

For urgent safety concerns — especially anything involving children — email us immediately at cane@havenkin.com.

Consequences

Depending on the severity: a warning, content removal, temporary suspension, or permanent ban. Child safety violations result in immediate permanent bans and may be escalated to law enforcement. We don't negotiate on that one.

The spirit of it

Haven is built for families who chose a different path and are looking for their people. Most of what makes this community great will never need a rule — it just comes from people showing up with good intentions. These guidelines exist for the rare cases where that's not enough.