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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
Amber Alert Issued for Texas Boy (Age 3) - Kendrick Terrell Jackson
Child abducted by stranger. - April 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
MyBloodTies - International Adoption Registry Launches April 3, 2006
MyBloodTies.com introduces a unique program that enables subscribers to match up with and locate blood relations long lost either through circumstances of adoption, foster care, divorce, or other family situation. Now, for a nominal annual fee, members can subscribe to an innovative service that matches those persons seeking each other throughout the United States and Internationally. - April 05, 2006 - My Blood Ties
Davison Design and Development, Inc. Employees Help Big Brothers Big Sisters Score Big at Bowl for Kids' Sake Fundraiser
Davison Design and Development, Inc. staff members offered their support to Big Brothers Big Sisters, by participating in Bowl for Kids’ Sake, the organization’s signature fundraising event. - April 04, 2006 - Davison Design & Development, Inc.
Amber Alert Issued for Ohio Infant - Mary June Vibbert
Description of Abduction: Be on the lookout for a missing or abducted child from Champaign County, OH. Last seen on 117 E Lynn Street in the city of St Paris at 3/30/2006 10:00:00 am. The suspect is believed to be driving a silver Dodge Intrepid unknown with license plate from the state of... - March 30, 2006 - Project Safekids
Girls Seek Adventures Also
A book that makes you laugh out loud! - March 30, 2006 - Nicole Rocheleau
Pennsylvania Amber Alert Issued for Jadyn Robert Taylor, Age 8 months
Child Abducted at Gunpoint - March 28, 2006 - Project Safekids
Georgia Amber Alert Issued for Jachym Elijah Leech - Levis Call
The child is said to be in extreme danger. - March 25, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Washington Girl - Brooklyn McDade
Renton police have now issued an Amber Alert for a missing 3-year-old girl. Brooklyn McDade was last seen about 6:15 a.m. Friday morning at 1455 South Puget Drive. The girl was left alone in her apartment while her babysitter ran an errand. When the babysitter returned, the sliding door to... - March 24, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Anthony Turner, Missing Johnson County, Texas Boy
Johnson County authorities issued an Amber Alert late Wednesday for a 5-year-old boy last seen riding his bicycle, a spokeswoman said. Anthony Turner disappeared between 4:30 and 5 p.m. near East Renfro Street and Farm Road 917, said Cpl. Pam Jetsel of the Johnson County Sheriff's... - March 23, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Three Tennessee Children - Father Found Murdered
A Statewide AMBER Alert has been issued by the Selmer Police Department for Breanna Winkler a 1-year-old, white female, Mary Alice Winkler a 6-year-old, white, female 3`0" tall and weighs approximately 40lbs with dark brown hair and dark eyes, Patricia Winkler, a 8-year-old, white female, with... - March 23, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Nine Year Old Florida Boy
Officials believe they may be traveling in a white Chevy Geo with tag number B-3-3-2-S-R. - March 20, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for (Two) South Carolina Children
Six-year-old Brandon McCall and 2-year-old Madison McCall are believed to have been taken by their grandparents. SLED issued the Amber Alert around 3:50 this morning. - March 08, 2006 - Project Safekids
Missouri Amber Alert / SARAA Alert Canceled - Lonicha Cummings Located
Update-SARAA Alert Canceled: Lonicha Cummings Located. A SARAA alert has been canceled, after a missing Wellston child was found. The 9 year old girl was taken by her father, who police say refused to take the girl back to her mother's home. Wellston police say Cummings dropped off his daughter at her grandmother's house late Tuesday night. The grandmother then drove the girl to the police station, where the child was reunited with her mother. - March 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Two Texas Children - Bobby Cuellar Jr (5) & Byron Cuellar (3)
They are traveling in a stolen 2000 Blue Grand Am - Texas Plates - M37 - FFT - February 25, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Arizona Girl (11 Years Old) Valerie Cardenas
Police believe she may be headed to Mexico with the suspect. - February 24, 2006 - Project Safekids
Florida Amber Alert canceled for Jared McQuire - (Deceased)
Florida Amber Alert Update: According to Miami Police The body of an 8-year-old boy who was reported missing Thursday night and thought to be in danger has apparently been found in a South Florida lake. The cause of death has not yet been determined. - February 24, 2006 - Project Safekids
South Dakota Amber Alert Issued for "Unknown" Boy - 5-7 Years Of Age
Unknown 5-7 Year Old Child Abducted from Watertown, South Dakota - February 21, 2006 - Project Safekids
Michigan Amber Alert Issued for Tyhiem Boyd (2 Years Old)
Tyhiem Boyd was last seen today around 4 p.m. - February 13, 2006 - Project Safekids
Tennessee Amber Alert Issued for Nevaeh Nicole McMinnis (Age 16 months)
Nevaeh was last seen wearing a tiger outfit orange with black stripes on pants and blue sapphire earrings. - February 10, 2006 - Project Safekids
Kentucky Amber Alert Issued for Pedro Gonzalez Cuesta (3 Years Old)
The father allegedly threatened to harm the child and himself. - February 08, 2006 - Project Safekids
Michigan Amber Alert Issued for Ebony Renee Foster (14)
This Amber Alert is canceled. The suspects are in custody and the child is safe. - February 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Ohio Amber Alert Issued for Noah Jones Turner (Age 6 Weeks)
Six week old child abducted by estranged father. - February 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Georgia Amber Alert Issued for Timillion Keshon Trawick (Age 4 Days) - Levi's Call
Timillion Keshon Trawick kidnapped from mother's hospital room. - February 06, 2006 - Project Safekids
Ohio Amber Alert Issued for Joshua Bryant (Age 2 Years Old)
The suspect is a registered sex offender with a history of violence. - February 05, 2006 - Project Safekids
Arizona Amber Alert Issued for Joyce Katherine Aposcolou (16)
She was last seen wearing a dark blue sweatshirt and tan pants with white sneakers. She was carrying a yellow and black backpack. - February 03, 2006 - Project Safekids
Child Data-Harvesting Behind the Scenes
There is a growing concern in the business of selling child's information and the collection through School Photography Companies. - February 03, 2006 - Safe Kids Card, Inc
Illinois Amber Alert Issued for Makayla Anne Christy (Age 5 Years)
This AMBER Alert has been canceled. There are no further details available. - January 30, 2006 - Project Safekids
Texas Amber Alert Issued for Carolyn Sue Richard (15)
Girl dissappears with man she met online. - January 25, 2006 - Project Safekids
Georgia Amber Alert Issued for Kirk Banks (5 Years Old) - Levis Call
Investigators believe Shammone Collins, 29, took the child, who is believed to be in extreme danger. - January 21, 2006 - Project Safekids
Texas Amber Alert Issued for Jeremy Ismael Cruz (Age 2 Years Old)
Suspect Isabel Larios was spotted at approximately 4:30 P.M. Friday, January 20th with Jeremy and her two small children in the car. Isabel Larios was recognized at that time and when she realized it she quickly eluded the witness who was following her. - January 20, 2006 - Project Safekids
Texas Amber Alert Issued for Monica Lynea Garcia (Age 8 Months)
Deputies say he has a history of violence and aggression and did not take Monica's medication with him. - January 20, 2006 - Project Safekids
Texas Amber Alert Issued for Jessica Olvera (16)
Jessica Olvera is believed to be in extreme or grave danger. - January 17, 2006 - Project Safekids
Pennsylvania Amber Alert Issued for Rahsann Coles (Age 1) - Mother Murdered
The AMBER Alert for Rahsann Coles has been canceled. The child has been recovered safely. - January 13, 2006 - Project Safekids
Michigan Amber Alert Issued for Lasepia Janae Rankins (Age 6 Months)
Lasepia Janae Rankins was abducted at gunpoint by (2) armed men. - January 09, 2006 - Project Safekids
Ohio Amber Alert Issued for Eric J.Stroud (4 years Old) - Montgomery County, Ohio
The child was last seen at 1:46 A.M. in Germantown Park, Ohio. - January 08, 2006 - Project Safekids