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Amber Alert Issued for Arizona Teen (Jesus Lilliana Vega -14)
The suspect broke into the residence of the victim and abducted her. - November 19, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Baltimore Child (Ka von Simmons)
The Maryland State Police at the request of Baltimore Police have issued a Maryland Child AMBER Alert for Ka von Simmons. Child: Ka von Simmons is further described as being 2 feet 6 inches and 35 pounds. The child was last seen wearing Blue T-shirt over white long sleeve and Blue pants... - November 18, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Two Louisiana Brothers (Demond & Demonte Winfrey)
Louisiana State Police Troop F has issued an Amber Alert for two children who are believed to have been abducted from the Tech Elementary School in Cecilia. It is believed the children were abducted by Laquita Mathis, 31, also known as Laquita Winfrey or Kimberly Bosley. She is described as... - November 17, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Tennessee Infant (Jaelan Brown - 5 Months)
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have issued an Amber Alert for five-month-old Jaelan Brown. She was taken by her non-custodial parents Jerri Brown and Alvin Dale Campbell, from whose custody she was removed. Her mother, Jerri Brown, is a... - November 17, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Teen (Elizabeth Kennedy -16)
The victim was taken from her residence against her will. - November 16, 2006 - Project Safekids
Custom CD Store Duplicates Joy with Every CD Purchase
Kids Media World Announces New Charitable Program - November 15, 2006 - Kids Media World
Amber Alert Issued for Rocky Mount Toddler (Mariah Poland - 2)
The Rocky Mount Police Department and The North Carolina Department of Crime Control have issued a statewide Amber Alert for Mariah Poland. Two-year-old Mariah Poland was last seen in the backseat of her mother's car in the parking lot of Cousins Food Mart, located on West Ridge Street. - November 14, 2006 - Project Safekids
Morgan Nick Amber Alert Issued for Two Teens (Ashley Wagner and Irvin Schexnayder)
The Pine Bluff Police Department has requested a Level II activation of the Morgan Nick Amber Alert System. Ashley Wagner, 12, and Irvin Schexnayder, 13, both of Pine Bluff have been missing since Sunday (November 12th) at approximately 3:00 PM. Wagner and Schexnayder have been reported to law... - November 13, 2006 - Project Safekids
North Carolina Amber Alert Issued for Kadijah Dejahnae Littlejohn
The Spindale Police Department and The North Carolina Department of Crime Control has issued an Amber Alert for a missing Rutherford County girl. North Carolina authorities are looking for Kadijah Dejahnae Littlejohn. She is described as being 2 feet 3 inches tall. She is biracial... - November 13, 2006 - Project Safekids
Florida Amber Alert Issued for Brian Knowles (Age - 8)
The child was abducted by his father who is suicidal. - November 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for California Teen (Carlos Tovar -15)
The suspect are considered Armed & Dangerous. - November 05, 2006 - Project Safekids
FamilyEducation.com Relaunches Online Reading Tool for Preschool Children, Determines Reading Ability, Problems, Offers Improvement Guidance
From school newsletters, to expert advice on television, many parents find themselves overwhelmed with tips on how their children can improve. FamilyEducation.com, partnering with the National Center for Learning Disabilities, is offering a new version of “Get Ready to Read!,” a... - November 03, 2006 - Family Education
PreschoolRock.com Announces Partnership with Hooked on Phonics, LLC
PreschoolRock.com partners with Hooked on Phonics, LLC, for product giveaways. - November 02, 2006 - SchoolRock, Inc.
North Carolina Amber Alert Issued for Alex Elizabeth Spriggs - Age 15
Alex Spriggs was last seen at the Handy Hugos Store located at Hwy 17 & Hwy 87 intersection on Sunday October 29, 2006. At approximately 1542 hours on Sunday 10-29-06 Alex Spriggs was last seen with an unknown adult white male subject with a red shirt with a American flag on it. Alex... - November 01, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alerts Now Available for Social Newtorking Communities
Just introduced by Project Safekids & Profile Jewels - November 01, 2006 - Project Safekids
Indiana Amber Alert Issued for Stephanie Faye Wagner - Age 16
She is belived to be in extreme danger. - November 01, 2006 - Project Safekids
PreschoolRock.com Welcomes Stephanie Olsen as their New Preschool Parenting Writer
PreschoolRock.com is proud to announce that Stephanie Olsen, Preschool Parenting writer, has joined their network of preschool parenting websites. - November 01, 2006 - SchoolRock, Inc.
PreschoolRock.com Welcomes Mary Beth P. Adomaitis as their New Preschool Activities Writer
PreschoolRock.com announces that Mary Beth P. Adomaitis, Preschool Activities writer, has joined their network of preschool parenting websites. - October 30, 2006 - SchoolRock, Inc.
Amber Alert Issued for Joliet Girl (China A. Campbell - Age 2)
The Amber Alert has been canceled. - October 27, 2006 - Project Safekids
Unique Baby Item - “Movie-Poster” Birth Announcements
5StarBaby.com gets Two Thumbs Way Up for Bringing you “Movie-Poster” Birth Announcements that are Sure to Become Run-away Hits - October 27, 2006 - 5starbaby.com
Oklahoma Amber Alert Issued for Three Children Abducted at Gunpoint
The children were abducted at gunpoint. - October 26, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Mississippi Toddler (Escyionne Qua've'aie Blakney - 2)
Foul Play is Suspected - October 25, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Two Columbia Children (Raekwon & Myesha Ramey)
The Columbia Police Department and The South Carolina State Police have issued and Amber Alert for Raekwon & Myesha Ramey. Raekwon Ramey, 8, and and his sister Myesha Mae Ramey, 7, were last seen when they settled in for naps at about 7:00 p.m. Saturday. Raekwon is a black male about... - October 22, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Two Victorville Children (Alyssa & Evan Colon)
The suspect could be "Armed & Dangerous." - October 20, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Two Arlington Children (Abigail & Caleb Sobania)
The Arlington Police Department & The Washington State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Abigail & Caleb Sobania. The children were abducted during a carjacking. Authorities are searching for a minivan that was taken with two children inside. It happened near the Smokey Point area of... - October 19, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Ft. Lauderdale Infant (Mekai Brown - Age 4 Months)
A Florida Amber Alert has been issued a 4-month-old girl who was possibly abducted by a teenage acquaintance of her mother. Mekai Brown weighs about 14 pounds and has curly hair, and was last seen wearing a yellow dress and white socks. She may have been abducted by 15-year-old Kaniesha... - October 19, 2006 - Project Safekids
Safe Site Awareness...You are Somebody
Youth Crisis Network® is a 501(3)c non-profit organization whose goal is to spread awareness about the “safe sites” programs in the Tidewater/Hampton Roads areas during the National Runaway Month. - October 18, 2006 - Youth Crisis Network
Amber Alert Issued for Oakland Infant and Mother (Trevillion Ward Jr. - Age 2)
A California Amber Alert has been issued for 2-year-old Trevillon Ward Jr. and his 29-year-old mother who are believed to have been kidnapped by the boy's father. The suspect is Trevillion Ward Sr. he is driving a GMC Yukon - Dark Blue with California License Plates 5RDU645. Authorities... - October 17, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Pregnant South Carolina Teen (Patricia Figueroa - 14)
A South Carolina Amber Alert has been issued Tuesday for 14-year-old Patricia Figueroa abducted from her home and possibly headed toward Florida. Patricia Figueroa, is five months pregnant and was last seen wearing only a towel. She is 5 feet tall and 140 pounds with brown hair... - October 17, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Kentucky Infant (Saige Terrell - Age 9 Months)
The Kentucky State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Saige Terrell. Authorities report Renee Terrell may have her 9-month-old son, Saige Terrell, and may be traveling in a white, four-door 2000 Daewoo with Kentucky license plate 675DRV, the mother is a suspect in the homicide of a social... - October 16, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for East Tennessee Boy (Shawn Neely - Age 10)
An East Tennessee Regional Child Abduction AMBER Alert has been issued by the Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office for Shawn Neeley an 11 year-old white male with blonde hair and brown eyes, 5'0" tall, weighing 100 lbs. Shawn was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt with a camouflage... - October 16, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Louisiana Infant (Takiyah Walker - Age 19 Months)
A 27-year-old woman and her 19-month-old daughter are believed to have been kidnapped today by the child’s father in northeast Louisiana’s Concordia Parish. The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office issued an “Amber Alert” and said in a news release that Amanda Walker... - October 16, 2006 - Project Safekids
LEEP Becomes National Law Enforcement Sponsor of ‘Project Safekids’ Programs
Major Police-Public Initiatives Underway to Make ‘Amber Alerts’ Even More Effective - October 12, 2006 - Project Safekids
Ace Ticket Selling Spooky World Tickets Online; VIP Passes Skip the Lines and Go Right to the Fright
New England ticket broker Ace Ticket is selling tickets to annual frightfest Spookyworld. - October 11, 2006 - Ace Ticket
KiddingAroundToronto.com's Top Ten Tips for a 'Spook'tacular Halloween
KiddingAroundToronto.com offers their top ten tips for a ‘Spook’tacular Halloween to parents. Activity suggestions are provided for family fun. - October 10, 2006 - Kidding Around Communications
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