If your child is reported missing, a No-cost Child Safe Kit® will have all the important information about your child ready, saving valuable time in helping authorities find them.
The statistics can be alarming, but you can take an extra step right now to help you act quickly if the need arises.
Your Child Safe Kit® will help you to record and save vital information about your child including:
Learn ways to improve your child's safety using information for you and your child.
Discuss safety in a non-threatening way, so that your child does not become afraid. Help them learn to be cautious and aware of their surroundings.
Open communication is the key. Encourage your child to trust their intuition. Make sure they are comfortable letting you know when something feels wrong.
Make sure your child knows his or her full name, home address, where you work, your phone number, and how to dial 911 in an emergency.
Kids grow quickly, and even small changes in height, weight, and hair style can significantly alter their appearance. Make sure you have easy access to recent photos of your child.
Let your child know that adults should never threaten children nor ask children for help. Make sure your child understands they should never go anywhere with an adult they do not know.
Never label clothing or personal items with your child's name or info. A stranger could use this information to gain your child’s trust by pretending to know them.
Teach your child how to find help if separated from you in public. When you’re out with your children, point out safe adults they could approach if they were in trouble.
It can be tough to keep up with active kids, but having a list of their activities can help. Keep a list of addresses and phone numbers of places they frequent that you can find quickly.