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Amber Alert Issued for Three Year Old Ontario Girl (Pranvera Nimani)
The Chatham Kent Police and The Ontario Provincial Police have issued an Amber Alert for a three-year-old girl missing from Chatham, Ont. Pranvera Nimani is three feet, eight inches tall with brown eyes and weighing 60 pounds. The child is believed to be in the company of Agim Nimani, the... - October 09, 2006 - Project Safekids
PreschoolRock.com Welcomes Monica Paynter as their New Preschool Projects Writer
PreschoolRock.com, a network geared towards preschool teachers and parents of preschoolers, would like to announce that Monica Paynter, Preschool Projects writer, has joined their network of preschool parenting websites. Monica Paynter is a freelance writer and mother of two young children. She... - October 09, 2006 - SchoolRock, Inc.
Morgan Nick Amber Alert Issued for Sandra Morales Hernandez -11
The Howard County Sheriff's Office has requested activation of a Morgan Nick Amber Alert, Level II. Sandra Morales Hernandez, 11, of Dierks was last known to be with her father, Sergio Martinez Hernandez, 26, when she was taken from the home at 397 Liberty Hill Road in Dierks. Sergio... - October 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
HBCU Alumni Give Back and Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Event Hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta and the HBCU Network - October 06, 2006 - The HBCU Network
Wilmington Trust to Sponsor Safe Kids Card Program at the Delaware Home Show in Newark this Weekend
Wilmington Trust will hand out 1000 Safe Kids Cards during the annual home show held at the Bob Carpenter Center October 6-8th. - October 06, 2006 - Safe Kids Card, Inc
National Kid’s Pizza Making Contest at A Slice of New York in San Jose, CA on Oct. 7 at 10am
Kids can demonstrate their pizza making skills and win great prizes at the first national pizza making contest held at independent pizzerias nationwide on Saturday, October 7. A Slice of New York, Lindsay Olives and The World Pizza Champions Inc. challenge children, ages 12 and younger, to make a kid-sized pie with their favorite ingredients, including olives, at the pizzeria, where it will be baked and judged. - October 05, 2006 - A Slice of New York
PreschoolRock.com Welcomes Wendy Michaels as their New Preschool Fitness Writer
Michaels brings professional marketing and web copywriting experience and her passion for fitness to the network. - October 04, 2006 - SchoolRock, Inc.
Amber Alert Issued for Mississippi Teen (Sherry Elizabeth Moore - 14)
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety and The Kosciusko Police Department have issued an Amber Alert for Sherry Elizabeth Moore (14), she was last seen at Kosciusko High School at about 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 2nd. She was wearing a blue-jean skirt, an aqua shirt, a blue-jean jacket... - October 03, 2006 - Project Safekids
PreschoolRock.com Welcomes Margaret Studer as their New Preschool Crafts Writer
Studer brings professional child education experience and her love of writing to the network. - October 03, 2006 - SchoolRock, Inc.
Amber Alert Issued for North Carolina Boy (Edwin Sanchez Gonzales - 2)
A North Carolina Amber Alert has been issued statewide for two-year-old Edwin Sanchez Gonzales who was taken during a home invasion robbery outside of Siler City in Chatham County. The suspect is his father, Jorge Sanchez Aguileva, who was last seen driving a burgundy Ford Expedition. He may be... - October 01, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Ohio girl "Natasha Elaine Richlefs"
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 4 year old white female, Natasha Elaine Richlefs. She is 3 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 46 lbs. with blonde or strawberry hair and blue eyes. The suspect is believed to be driving a copper 2006 Ford Escape SUV with License plate 9FWB16 from the state of... - September 30, 2006 - Project Safekids
West Coast Artist Raises Funds to Build Library in Afghanistan
Rob Elphinstone and FeaturePics are trying to raise money for a "Kids can Read" program to build a library project in Farah, near Herat, Afghanistan. - September 29, 2006 - FeaturePics.com
Amber Alert Issued for Texas Siblings (Wesley Brent Tuley & Mandi Michelle Tuley)
The Lancaster Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for two children abducted by their non-custodial mother and grandmother. Authorities said the children were taken under false pretenses on Saturday by their maternal grandmother, Robbie Kay Lewis, 43, of Fort Worth. They were to have... - September 27, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Flint Boy (Dreko Gerard Donaldson - 7)
The Flint Police Department and The Michigan State Police have issued an Amber Alert for a 7-year-old boy abducted by his non custodial mother. Dreko Gerard Donaldson was last seen with his mom, 29-year-old Ladricka Watson who does not have parental rights. The child is... - September 26, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Florida Infant (Jose Garcia - 6 Weeks)
An Amber Alert has been issued for a six-week-old infant believed taken from his mother's Winter Haven home by her roommate after an argument. Jose Garcia was last seen on Christopher Street in Winter Garden. Police say 42-year-old Elvira Galisia Garcia had been arguing with Jose's mother. - September 26, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Pennsylvania Girl (Cassidy Betcher - 5)
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for the Pittston Township Police Department, Luzerne County. The Pittston Township Police Department is searching for Cassidy Betcher, a 5 year old white female, 3’, 40 pounds, brown hair, and brown eyes. Cassidy was... - September 24, 2006 - Project Safekids
Protocols Developed that Address the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
A coordinated response is necessary to help improve the safety of battered women and their children. - September 21, 2006 - I.S.P. Consulting
Natl Runaway Switchboard, Rock Band Stereo Fuse Partner for Youth Runaway Prevention Campaign
Stereo Fuse to deliver National Runaway Prevention Month messages via "Like I Do" single and video. - September 20, 2006 - Toucan Cove
Culinary Classes for Children
Explore the many benefits of teaching children to cook. - September 19, 2006 - Kids Culinary Adventures
Amber Alert Issued for Georgia Infant (Julisa Gomez Diaz - 4 Months)
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has issued a Levi's Call for a 4-month-old girl believed to have been kidnapped by her father. Julisa Gomez Diaz was taken from the home where she had been living with her mother around 11:10 p.m. Sunday. The child's father, Oscar Lopez, had moved to... - September 18, 2006 - Project Safekids
Minnesota Amber Alert Issued for (Anthony Rydell Marsh - 3)
The Itasca County Sheriff's Office have issued an Amber Alert for Anthony Rydell Marsh. The child is Anthony Rydell Marsh; he is a White male, 3 years 7 months old, 3' 3" and 30 lbs. He has short blond/strawberry hair. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and gray pants. The... - September 17, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Kansas Infant (Nathaniel Mitchell Lee Roe - 8 Months)
A Kansas Amber Alert has been issued for Nathaniel Mitchell Lee Roe. The child has been abducted by his estranged father Robert M.Roe in Parsons, Kansas. The suspect was last seen driving an unknown model white four door car. Destination and direction of travel are unknown at this time. - September 16, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Infant (Abigale Lynn Woods - 7 Days Old)
An unknown woman abducted a 7 day old baby Friday after slashing her mother's throat, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Department. Authorities are searching for the baby Abby Woods, who was wearing a pink dress with flowers on the collar. The suspect entered the home near the... - September 15, 2006 - Project Safekids
AAC Southern Regional Conference presents “Family Connections: the Evolving Face of Adoption”
Members of the American Adoption Congress (AAC) in conjunction with the Children’s Home Society of NC (CHSNC), NC Coalition for Adoption Reform (NCCAR), The Inspired Entrepreneur and the University of North Carolina Greensboro Dept of Social Work, School of Human Environmental Sciences will host “Family Connections: The Evolving Face of Adoption.” - September 15, 2006 - NC Coalition for Adoption Reform
Amber Alert Issued for Arizona Girl (Kendra Shaw) Age 2 1/2 Years
The Arizona Department of Public Safety and The Avondale Police Department have issued an Amber Alert for a 2 1/2 year-old girl who was reportedly taken by her father, who also is wanted in connection with the homicide of his 1-year-old son. Kendra Shaw is believed to be with her father, Carlos... - September 12, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Palmdale Infant (Joliet Cedano - 5 Months)
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and The California Highway Patrol have issued an Amber Alert for a 5- Month Old Hispanic Infant. Joliet Cedano was abducted by an unknown Hispanic Male at approximately 1:50 P.M. in Palmdale, California. The suspect and child were last seen on... - September 11, 2006 - Project Safekids
California Amber Alert Issued for Brandon Harris (5)
Brandon dissappeared from the Lake Camanche Campgrounds on Sunday September 10th. - September 11, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Joplin, Missouri Infant (Alli Davis)
A Missouri Amber Alert has been issued for Alli Davis. The child has been abducted by her estranged father Joshua Davis. The abduction occurred at 12th and Rangeline in Joplin, Missouri. The father rammed his estranged wife's vehicle assaulting her and taking the couples daughter in the... - September 09, 2006 - Project Safekids
Stanton Lions Provide Computers
Stanton Lions Club provided two new computers to Stanton’s Lighthouse Church for after school program. - September 05, 2006 - Stanton Lions Club
Amber Alert Issued for Colorado Springs Infant (Azeria Kabwasa - 8 Months)
The Colorado Springs Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for eight-month-old Azeria Kabwasa, who was in a 1995, green Mercury Villager minivan when it was stolen out of a Walgreen's parking lot in Colorado Springs. The suspect is a Hispanic male, 5'8'', 160 lbs., with black hair,... - September 03, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for San Antonio Child (Aaron Armstrong - 2)
The San Antonio Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for a missing 2 Year Old Boy Aaron Armstrong. Police report Aaron Armstrong was last seen Wednesday with Andrea Gonzales. The boy's mother, who is homeless, left him with Gonzales, police said, and neither Gonzales nor the boy has been... - September 01, 2006 - Project Safekids
Arkansas Morgan Nick Amber Alert Issued for Dumas Girl (Casey Crowder - 17)
The Arkansas State Police has been requested by the Desha County Sheriff's Department at Dumas to issue a Level II, Morgan Nick Amber Alert in connection with the disappearance of Casey Crowder. Casey was last seen at 5:30 AM, Sunday August 27th, 2006 near 105 Wilbrun Brake in the... - August 29, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Lake County Toddler - Trenton Duckett (2)
Trenton Duckett was last seen at around 7:00 P.M. on Sunday 08/27/06. An Amber Alert has been issued for Trenton Duckett by the FDLE. He was last seen wearing a blue and green stripped shirt, or no shirt. He was wearing denim shorts and diaper. The toddler was last seen in the... - August 28, 2006 - Project Safekids
Cincinnati Children's Celebrates Patients and Families with Inaugural Five-Mile Pledge Walk
Thousands of patients, families and supporters of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center will gather at Coney Island from 10 am - 2 pm Saturday, November 4, for the inaugural Cincinnati Walks for Kids. This new fundraising initiative, designed to celebrate and honor the patients and... - August 25, 2006 - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Amber Alert Issued for Teen in Manhattan (Unknown Female)
The New York City Police Department has activated the New York State Amber Alert and is investigating a confirmed child abduction that occurred at 345 west 42 Street, in New York, New York. The child is a Black female approximately 13-15 years of age. The suspect is Percy Williams is a... - August 17, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Houston Teen (Marlena Esquivel - 13)
The suspect is a know Sex Offender. - August 17, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Delaware County, Pennsylvania Girl
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for the Ridley Township Police Department, Delaware County. Ridley Township Police are searching for a white female 15-16 years old, 5'8" tall, thin build, dark straight collar-length hair, with a bloodied face, wearing a... - August 17, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Arizona Child (Zachary Baca - Age 3)
The suspect stabbed the child's mother and fled. - August 12, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Colorado Children (Jessica Marbella Garcia & Jose Lewis Cerrato)
They have been abducted by a known "Sex Offender." - August 11, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert / Levi's Call for Georgia Infant (Ashley Maoctezuma - 1 Month)
A Levi's Call has been activated for a 1-month-old girl who was abducted from a home on Plantation Road about 10:30 a.m. Friday. Ashley Maoctezuma, was last seen wearing a pink shirt and red pants. The suspect is Eciseo Zunigo, Mid 30s, who has black shaved hair. He was wearing black pants and... - August 11, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Washington Girl (Dacia Bell - Age 3)
The Suspect is considered Armed & Dangerous. - August 11, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Connecticut Infant (Raheem Morris - 10 Months)
The Connecticut State Police has issued a statewide Amber Alert Monday afternoon after a 10-month-old boy and his mother were reported missing from Montville. The authorities are looking for 10-month-old Raheem Morris and his mother, Amanda Judd. Raheem is has dark skin and his mother is a... - August 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Denver Child (Deion Sanstivensan - 5)
The father assaulted the mother then abducted the child. - August 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Philadelphia Infant Abducted (Dowayne Reid - 14 Months)
Child Abducted during Home Invasion Robbery. - August 06, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Brooklyn Center Boy (Andrew Moua - 5)
The victim is feared to be in extreme danger. The father has threatened to kill himself and the child. - August 05, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Detroit Girl (Raven Jeffries -7)
An Amber Alert has been issued for a seven year old girl last seen about 8:00 p.m. Friday at her home on Detroit's west side. Victim: Raven Jeffries was last seen going outside her home at 6595 McDonald near Wyoming and Warren by her 19-year-old brother. Investigators have talked with the... - August 05, 2006 - Project Safekids
Visiting Author Launches Fear-Eliminating Workshops to Danish Teens Beginning August 30, 2006
Fear is perhaps becoming a global epidemic, especially for those feeling the pressures of having to create their futures: teens/young adults. In Denmark, with a 100% Youth Literacy rate lasting for decades, high English-language fluency, and tuition-free post-secondary education available, young... - August 05, 2006 - Credo Italia
Amber Alert Issued For Naperville Siblings (Stefani & Cristin Galindo)
The children were abducted at knifepoint from there home. - August 03, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Texas Boy (Timothy Simmons - 5)
The suspect is a known "Drug User." - August 02, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Three Michigan Children (Haley, Kyle & Abigail Rayburn)
They may be en route to Florida. - August 01, 2006 - Project Safekids