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Amber Alert Issued for Chicago Girl - Antranette Beck (Age-5)
Chicago Police have canceled an Amber Alert for Antranette Beck who was abducted by her father. Antranette Beck was safely returned by her father, Anthony Beck, around 9:45 a.m. At that time, police pulled up to the girl’s residence, at 2301 W. Warren Blvd., and told family members Antranette was safe and had been taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital for a checkup. - July 04, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Riviera Beach Girl (Karen Douglas) Age-7
This is a cancellation to the Florida Amber Alert that was activated on for Karen Douglas. The case has been resolved and the child has been located. - July 02, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Palmdale Girl (Alliaha Norwood) Age - 3
The suspect is a known drug abuser. - June 29, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Siblings (Kodiak & Kennerik Brown)
An Amber Alert issued in Missouri for Kodiak & Kennerik Brown ended Thursday morning with a police stop in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. - June 28, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Missing Irving, Texas Boy (Elian Majano)
The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an Amber Alert for Elian Majano. Elian Majano was reported missing from Lively Park on 06/21/06. Police presumed he was a lost child. Hundreds of volunteers searched the park for Elian Majano with no trace. After using advanced search... - June 23, 2006 - Project Safekids
Washington State Amber Alert Canceled for Riley Rogers
Update: The Amber Alert has been canceled. Riley Rogers has been safely recovered. The mother and (2) suspects are in custody. - June 22, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Tennessee Girl (Thuydung Cao Age -16)
The suspect is Armed & Dangerous. - June 20, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Florida Teen (Yolanda Patterson Age - 15)
Police believe she is in danger. - June 20, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for New Jersey Infant (Kiyah Gibson) Age - 1
Amber Alert Update & Cancellation: New Jersey state police this morning canceled an Amber Alert for Kiyah Gibson whose mother alleged she had been taken in a carjacking. Authorities said the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute. - June 16, 2006 - Project Safekids
My Safety Company Offers the New SignalONE Vocal Smoke Detectors, Using Parents' Own Voice to Awaken Sleeping Children Close to 100% and Provide Escape Instructions
New UL listed smoke alarm uses the only sound proven to awaken sleeping children during a fire - their parents’ own voices. Studies prove that traditional smoke alarms often awaken sleeping children less than 30% of the time - June 16, 2006 - My Safety Company
Children’s Author Encourages Kids to be Kids
A wonderful adventure book to help kids to want to be kids. - June 15, 2006 - Nicole Rocheleau
Amber Alert Issued for Three Indiana Siblings (Lydia Marie, Corrie and Patrick Linville Jr)
They are belived to be in Extreme Danger. - June 14, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Indiana Brothers (Collin & Monte Walker)
The Indiana Amber Alert for Collin & Monte Walker is canceled. Collin Walker has been found Murdered. Monte Walker is in serious condition. The suspect Katron Lance Walker is in custody. - June 13, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for California Infant (Alejandra Gomez) Age 1
Mother murdered. Suspect is the victim's father Gildardo Rodriguez. - June 11, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Illinois Teen (Michael Allen Bryant) Age- 13
The father has a long history of usage of Methamphetamine. - June 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Georgia infant (Jalynn Nevaeh Blount) - Levi's Call
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has activated a Levi's Call, Georgia's Amber Alert, at the request of the Perry Police Department. It has been reported that Jalynn Nevaeh Blount, a white, female infant, 2 months old, dob 04/20/06, 2 ft. tall, 10 lbs, brown hair and eyes, has been abducted. - June 06, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Infant of Slain Woman (Guadalupe Medina) Age-16 Months
Maria Medina (mother) stabbed to death. - June 05, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Tennessee Toddler (Anthony Massey) Age-3
A Middle Tennessee Regional AMBER Alert has been issued by the Metro Nashville Police Department for 3 year old Anthony Massey. Anthony was taken by his father's girlfriend Rayla Sanders at 7 pm yesterday. Anthony is a bi-racial male of Hispanic and African American descent. He is 2 feet... - June 04, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Texas Newborn (Priscilla Nicole Maldonado)
Lubbock Police Officers were called to 2217 46th St. today (Sunday, 06/04/06) at approx. 1:10 p.m. reference the possible kidnapping from this residence of a four day old baby. Priscilla Nicole Maldonado was born May 31, 2006 at UMC. Priscilla went home with her mother, Erica Ysasaga on Friday,... - June 04, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert issued in Missouri for "Unknown Teenage Girl"
Police in Linn, Mo., have issued an Amber Alert for a teenage girl who reportedly was pulled into a van by an unknown man. The girl’s identity is unknown, but she appeared to be about 13 years old and was 5 feet 1 and 85 pounds. She is white. She had brown, shoulder-length hair and... - June 02, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Michigan Girl (Serenna Ann Simons)
Michigan State Police have issued an Amber Alert for 3-year-old Serenna Ann Simons. The child was last seen in the Howard City area around 11 a.m. Wednesday. She is a white female and was last seen wearing white, short sleeve pajama top and bottoms with "Tweety Bird" on them. - May 31, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for California Infant (Serinity Elizabeth Ortega)
On May 31, 2006, at 05:32 pm, Serinity Ortega was abducted from Corona, CA. Serinity Elizabeth Ortega is a 10 month old Hispanic, infant female, height unknown, weight unknown, brown hair, and brown eyes, last seen wearing a diaper. Suspect is Yenz Ortega Espinoza, an 18 year old, Hispanic,... - May 31, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Girl - Lillian Kohut (Age-4)
Missouri Law enforcement officials have issued an Amber Alert following the abduction early this morning of a four-year-old and her mother from a house in Park Hills in eastern Missouri. The suspect, Shane Kohut, allegedly threatened the two with a long knife at about 5:50 a.m. today and forced... - May 28, 2006 - Project Safekids
Oviedo Marketplace Hosts the Wellspring Children’s Festival
Oviedo Marketplace will be hosting an exciting event for kids on Sunday, May 28, 2006 from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The Wellspring Children’s Festival at the Oviedo Marketplace is designed to promote healthy lifestyles for children in an innovative and exciting way. “We are so... - May 24, 2006 - Oviedo Marketplace
Amber Alert Issued for Texas Teen (Khristina Hope Wagoner)
They may be headed to Nueches, Mississippi. - May 23, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for North Dakota Girl (Reachelle Smith)
The North Dakota Highway Patrol has issued an Amber Alert for a 3-year-old girl last seen this morning in Minot. Reachelle Smith, a white girl with brown eyes and light brown hair, stands about 3 feet high and weighs about 40 pounds. She's believed to be with Leigh Cowen, a 22-year-old... - May 22, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for California Infant (Nathaniel Thomas)
The suspect is considered Armed & Dangerous. - May 19, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Infants (Andrew Loubey & Bryan Gibson)
Description of Abduction: The disappearance of two children prompted a missing child alert from the city police department on Friday afternoon. No one has reported seeing the boys since about midnight Thursday. Andrew L. Loubey, 1-month-old, and his brother, Bryan B. Gibson, 14 months old,... - May 19, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Arizona Girl (Skyland Childress) Age-3
An amber alert has been issued for a three-year-old Cottonwood girl who was taken from her foster home. Yavapai County Sheriff's Department officials say a teenage suspect took Skyland Childress out a window and ran from the scene on foot about 3:00 p.m. Police say this is a... - May 18, 2006 - Project Safekids
Author Gives Voice to the Forgotten Children Stuck in the Welfare System
Right now, there are millions of unwanted children who may never know the good things in life and only find tragedy. They may seem nearly invisible and mute, but Dahveed is standing up so they may be seen and heard. His book, Through The Eyes of A Foster Child: A Poetic Journey (now available through AuthorHouse), takes readers on a spiritual trek down the roads that many of these children are forced to take. - May 17, 2006 - Dahveed's Voice and Vision
Amber Alert Issued for Michigan Girl - Devin Sierra Powell (Age - 5)
The Monroe Police Department issued an Amber Alert Saturday evening for a five-year-old girl who authorities believe was kidnapped by her estranged father. Devin Sierra Powell, of Rockwood, was last seen with her father, 28-year-old Jimmy Wayne Powell of Monroe, said Monroe Police Lt. Barclay... - May 14, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for California Girl - Chanborny Yos (16)
She is believed to be in "Extreme Danger." - May 14, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Tennessee Girl (Sarah Martinez -11)
A Middle Tennessee Regional AMBER Alert has been issued by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for Sarah Martinez. Sarah is an 11 year old Hispanic female. She has black hair and brown eyes. She is 5'1" tall and weighs 120lbs. She was last seen wearing a white sleeveless shirt and... - May 13, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Florida Teen - Marlene Brito (Age-13)
Alachua County authorities on Wednesday issued an Amber Alert for a 13-year-old Putnam County girl missing last seen on Sunday in Windsor, Florida. Marlene, who lives in Interlachen, Florida is described as 4 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 88 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Marlene was... - May 10, 2006 - Project Safekids
S.A.R.A.A. Alert / Amber Alert Issued for Illinois Girl (Nakel Michelle Young)
East St. Louis Police have issued a SARAA missing persons alert for Nakel Michelle Young, 4 of East St. Louis. She is African-American with brown eyes and black hair. She is 3'6" tall and weighs approximately 54 pounds. Nakel was last seen wearing a pink shirt, jeans and white tennis... - May 08, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Florida Infant (Brooke-Lynn Ward)
An Amber Alert has been issued for Brooke-Lynn Ward. The child was last seen at the intersection of Broadway Ave and 48th Street in West Palm Beach, Florida and is believed to be in danger. The child may be in the company of her mother, Karen Grimes in a 2003 Blue Ford Windstar. The... - May 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Three Ohio Foster Children
Victims are children of the suspect who is a foster child, who fled, Pickerington police dept. Considers the victims at risk. Be on the lookout for a missing or abducted child from Licking County, OH. Last seen on 139 Knightsbridge in the city of Pickerington at 5/7/2006 11:19:00 am. - May 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Tennessee Girl (Tamar Wyatt - 5)
A Tennessee statewide Amber Alert has been issued by the Millersville Police Department for 5-year-old Tamar Wyatt. Tamar was last seen at 11 a.m. Thursday with her mother's roommate Todd Gilbert. The two were supposed to go to McDonald's in Goodlettsville and then return home. Tamar... - May 05, 2006 - Project Safekids
Susan Hunter: AIDS-Orphan Veteran, Advocate and Acclaimed Author Receives Twana Twitu’s First Annual Children’s Award
Local charitable group is bringing awareness and alleviation to AIDS orphan suffering in Kenya. 80 per cent of the world’s orphans call Africa home and in Kenya, where the population is only 32 million, over 1.8 million orphans struggle. Dr. Susan Hunter has for the past two decades, devoted herself to their plight. On Saturday, June 3rd, Hunter will receive an Annual Children’s Award in recognition of these efforts to bring about awareness and change to AIDS orphan support. - May 03, 2006 - Twana Twitu
Indiana Amber Alert Issued for Perla Hernandez (Age - 14)
May be headed to Mexico with her abductor. - May 02, 2006 - Project Safekids
McGruff the Crime Dog Partners with Computer Investigation Firm
The National Crime Prevention Council awards software license to assist parents with making the Internet safer for their children. - April 25, 2006 - Disk Detectives LLC
Amber Alert Issued for Virginia Child & Mother
Both are believed to be in extreme danger. - April 23, 2006 - Project Safekids
An Honor for a Pennsylvania Resident Who Helps the Special Needs Children
Co-Founder of The Pocono Equestrian Center, (www.PoconoEquestrian.org) a volunteer nonprofit organization has been chosen as 2006 Ambassador for National Poetry Month by the International Library of Poetry. Beverly Peffer has decided to dedicate her select poems to the autism community. - April 23, 2006 - The Pocono Equestrian Center
The Big Sister League of San Diego, Inc. Launchs New Web Site
The Big Sister League of San Diego, Inc. recently launched a brand new Web site. Hoping to better inform the public of their continued commitment in helping San Diego girls and women, the nonprofit’s new site, www.bigsisterleague.org, has a fresh Web design and a more user-friendly interface. - April 18, 2006 - Big Sister League of San Diego, Inc.
Amber Alert Issued for Florida Teen - Allison Brake (Age-17)
Suspect is Samsath Keo. He is considered Armed & Dangerous. - April 15, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for California Girl - Amber Ortiz (Age -11)
Amber Ortiz has been missing since at 8 a.m. Officials said that she is 5 feet 1 inches tall and has a medium build. They have not yet released information about what she was wearing when she was last seen. Authorities established a command post near the family's home in the 4100... - April 14, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert issued for Oklahoma Girl - Jamie Rose Bolin (Age 10)
Description of Abduction: An Amber Alert was issued 7:40 p.m. Thursday for 10-year-old Jamie Rose Bolin of Purcell. Jamie was reported missing by her father, Curtis Bolin, after she never returned home Wednesday night. Police are seeking an about 30-year-old white male with dark... - April 13, 2006 - Project Safekids
Washington Amber Alert Issued for Felipe Guzman (Age 2)
Child abducted from mothers car. - April 13, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Kansas Teenager (Keisey Stelting - 17)
Victim abducted from her home. - April 11, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for (4 Year Old) Michigan Girl, Leah May Morse
Child abducted by non custodial father. - April 09, 2006 - Project Safekids