MISSING CHILD PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
TRAVEL REUNIFICATION PROGRAM
Offer financial assistance to parents and guardians traveling to recover their missing child, covering expenses such as airfare, taxis, car rentals, buses, trains, meals, and accommodations. Additionally, provide clothing, toys, and other items to help ease the child's reintegration into the family.
POSTER DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Coordinate the design, printing, and distribution of missing children's posters. Manage list acquisition and target area outreach. Ensure timely removal of posters upon expiration. Broadcast missing children's cases via email and recruit volunteers for poster distribution. Additionally, organize the solicitation of necessary materials.
CHILD IDENTIFICATION KITS
Procure materials and compile identification kits. Distribute Child ID Kits to requesting parties. Secure corporate partners for the production and distribution of these kits.
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH/RESOURCES
Conduct research, development, and design of educational materials focused on preventing child abduction and exploitation. Distribute these resources widely. Attend conferences to gather relevant materials for public education. Compile and update the online resource section with the latest information. Develop brochures, training manuals, educational books, and other materials. Distribute these educational resources through various channels. Participate in training seminars and public speaking engagements to educate parents and children on safety rules and the tactics commonly used in child abduction. Additionally, deliver public talks on internet safety, including online risks, filtering tools, case studies, and safety precautions.
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Manage the intake and classification of missing children’s cases, offering consultation and support to parents and guardians. Serve as a liaison between families, media, and law enforcement to alleviate pressure on parents and shield them from media scrutiny. Provide case updates, issue media releases, and offer investigative services. Develop and maintain website content, linking to educational resources and investigative services. Oversee database maintenance and offer referral services tailored to individual case needs, addressing issues such as custody disputes, passport concerns, and other potential child abduction risks.
CHILD ID CLINICS
Distribution of child identification kits. Fingerprinting and photographing services. Answering questions pertaining to child safety, basic rules of safety and common lures used in child abduction.