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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
Amber Alert Issued for Houston Child, Mother Slain (Danielle Jimenez - 3)
The suspect is considered "Armed & Dangerous." - August 01, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Virginia Infant (Gabrielle Simone Epps - 7 Months)
The York Poquoson Sheriff Office has issued an Amber Alert for Gabrielle Simone Epps. The Sheriff's Office reports Donald Nathaniel Epps Junior has abducted an infant child, Gabrielle Simone Epps. Gabrielle is an African American girl born in January of this year. She is only 27 inches tall and... - August 01, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Lancaster Child (Damian Rios - 4)
The suspect is considered "Dangerous" - August 01, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Saskatchewan Boy (Zachary Miller - 10)
The suspect is a know child sexual pedophile. - July 31, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Three Daly City, California Children
On July 22, 2006, at 01:36 PM, Quincy Norton, Dion Norton and Jasmine Norton were abducted in Daly City, California. Their mother was a victim of a homicide. Their father, Quincy D. Norton, is a suspect in the homicide and possibly the abduction of the three children. No clothing... - July 22, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Girl Abducted at Gunpoint (Nayma Sanchez-Santa Maria - 16)
The suspect is "Armed & Dangerous." - July 22, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Streator Children (Kayla Coyne & Cory Coyne)
An Illinois Amber Alert has been issued for Kayla & Cory Coyne. The children have been abducted by William R. Collins (30) from Joliet, Illinois. The suspect was last seen in Joliet on 07/20/06. Cory A. Coyne, 3, is three feet tall and weighs 40 lbs. He had blond hair and blue eyes. He... - July 21, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Detroit Boy - Travion Linwood Williams (Age-4)
The mother has abducted the child after losing custody. - July 20, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Peoria Children (Jessica & Ryan Holt)
Peoria Police, in conjunction with the Illinois State Police is issuing an AMBER ALERT. Victim 1: Jessica L. Holt, white female, born 2/1/97. Jessica is approximately 56 inches tall, weighing 80 pounds with sandy blond hair that is curly and shoulder length and green eyes. Victim:2 Ryan... - July 19, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Memphis, Tennessee Teenager (Veronica Diaz-Lopez - 16)
A West Tennessee Regional Amber Alert has been issued for 16 year-old Veronica Diaz-Lopez. She is a Hispanic female that was last seen wearing a white shirt and brown pants. She was abducted by 22 year-old Hispanic male Cipriano Ovalle. He was last seen wearing a blue stripped short sleeve... - July 18, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert issued for Salt Lake City, Utah Girl (Destiny Norton - 5)
An Amber Alert has been issued for Destiny Norton in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City Police say the little girl was last seen around 8:30 Sunday night in her neighborhood, that is near 721 south and 500 East. Police say Destiny has short blonde hair with green streaks, weighs about 45... - July 17, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Two Virginia Toddlers (Amaya & Diyon Jasper)
They may be traveling to Maryland or Washington D.C. - July 16, 2006 - Project Safekids
Georgia Amber Alert Issued for Maria Guadalupe Risco-Aceves (17)
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has cancelled a Levi's Call for a 17-year-old girl from Kennesaw,Georgia. GBI spokesman John Bankhead says there appears to be "no concrete evidence" that the girl was kidnapped. - July 14, 2006 - Project Safekids
Author Jill Divine Asks Children to Enter the Miles Smiles Colouring Competition
Miles Smiles book will help to raise a smile on a child's face in hospital. - July 10, 2006 - Jill Divine
Amber Alert Issued for Florida Boy (Diego Batista) Age-2
The Suspect is considered "Armed & Dangerous." - July 06, 2006 - Project Safekids