The KidCare program is designed to help you in the event your child
is missing. It is offered by the Elmsford Police Department in coordination
with the local schools grades K - 4th. The program consists of the
Elmsford Police Department taking a photo of your child every year
for 5 years and placing the photo in a booklet that the parent keeps.
Inside the booklet is statistical and biographical information on
your child. This booklet will prove useful if your child is missing
or lost, and will contain a photo that can be used to help identify
your child.
Safety Tips
Share these 7 rules for safety with your children:
- Before I go anywhere, I always check first with my parents or
the person in charge. I tell them where I am going, how I will get
there, who will be going with me, and when I'll be back.
- I check first for permission from my parents before getting into
a car or leaving with anyone, even someone I know. I check first
before changing plans or accepting money, gifts, or drugs without
my parent's knowledge.
- It is safer for me to be with other people when going places or
playing outside. I always use the 'buddy system.
- I say NO if someone tries to touch me in ways that make
me feel frightened, uncomfortable or confused. Then I go and tell
a grown-up I trust what happened.
- I know it is not my fault if someone touches me in a way that
is not O.K. I don't have to keep secrets about those touches.
- I trust my feelings and talk to grown-ups about problems that
are too big for me to handle on my own. A lot of people care about
me and will listen and believe me. I am not alone.
- It is never too late to ask for help. I can keep asking until
I get the help I need.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
serves as a clearinghouse of information on missing and exploited
children; provides technical assistance to citizens and law enforcement
agencies; offers training programs to law enforcement; coordinates
child protection efforts with the private sector; networks with non-profit
service providers and state clearinghouses; and provides information
and advice on effective state legislation to ensure the safety and
protection of children.
A 24-hour toll-free telephone line is open for those who have information
on missing and exploited children: 1-800-THE-LOST. This number
is available throughout the United States and Canada. The TDD Hotline
(for the hearing impaired) is 1-800-826-7653. The NCMEC business
number is (703) 235-3900.
If you would like to organize a KidCare event in your area, call
the NCMEC at (703) 235-3900
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