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National Missing Child Day serves to renew the countries commitment to finding missing and exploited children. This day also provides adults with an opportunity to access informational and resources to protect the children of this nation.

Missing children can be endangered runaways, abducted by family and nonfamily, lost or injured. As parents there are many things we can do now, to help keep our kids safe.

I found out that there are a lot of people who deal with grief in their life and if I'm able to reach out to any of those people, you know,

Teaching your child fundamentals of being safe begins when the child is a preschooler and contiues as the child reaches adulthood.

When Kelsey Smith disappeared last week, breaking news swept the nation; However, some of the most poignant conversation occurred between Kelsey's family, friends, and several complete strangers on the web site for Kelsey.

Patty disappeared on Christmas Day, 1996

Since the onset of the Amber Alert system police are able to get information concerning the missing child out to the citizens quickly in hopes of finding the child soon.

We exist with a simple mission. We provide crucial resources, solutions, and assistance on behalf of the families of missing adults and children. We are advocates for the missing.

It's time for the parents of abducted children to be held accountable. Raising a child comes with myriad responsibilities. Therefore, in this age of the Amber Alert, we must ask the question: what happened to proactive parenting?

Florida Family Pleads "Help Bring Jennifer Home"

Tonight we have Glendene Grant, her daughter, Jessica Louise Foster, now 22 years old, went missing in Las Vegas in May 2005. Welcome Glendene."

According to the California Justice Department over 120,000 were reported missing in 2006. The missing children that were reported were runaways, lost, abducted by strangers or parents or disappeared under suspicious circumstances.

If we take precautions now it mat save some tears later.

Special Thanks to ColdCases member Lanetta Sprott for her help in transcribing this episode!

Special Thanks to "Anon" with www.whokilledtheresa.blogspot.com for transcribing this episode!

April Beth Pitzer was last seen in the vicinity of the 30000 block of Caspian Way in Newberry Springs, CA. She told her roommate that she was leaving on a bus to visit her mother in Arkansas, but never arrived.

A NISMART-2 study showed that 203,900 roughly 78% of missing children were taken by family members. This information proves, contrary to beliefs, stangers aren't a child's biggest danger.......be aware of potential danger within the family.

28 years ago this month that Laura's brother, Tony Allen, never
called or came home again, he was 16 years old (in 1978). Now (today) there over 100,000 missing persons

As the number of missing children making headlines becomes more alarming every day, it is vital that parents are aware of this disturbing trend and take steps to ensure the safety of their children.

YouTube has a new channel created exclusively for posting videos of missing children. The channel was created in partnership with the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children and The Find Madeleine Campaign.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children currently lists 15 children from the state of Connecticut on their site. Many of these children vanished years ago and have yet to be found. Can you help find Connecticut's missing children?

A missing child is a parent's worst nightmare indeed, what with all the reports over the years of missing children never being found -- or, in the famous case of Adam Walsh, found but dead. Adam Walsh's head was found in a canal. Missing children is commonplace.

Please visit the site at FourTheKids.org for more information about what you can do to help families with missing children.

an average of 2,185 children missing in a single day

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Louisiana Department of Social Services are still working to locate 174 foster children from New Orleans who remain unaccounted for since Hurricane Katrina struck.

The International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children have teamed up with YouTube and The Find Madeleine Campaign to start a new missing children's channel.

2 Amber Alerts are silenced by the finding of two-young boys in the St.Louis area, MO!

Samera Mull, 16, of Memphis, Tennessee was last see on March 4, 2006

Samantha O'Connor, 14, of Union City, Tenn. was last seen Saturday, July 7, 2007.

Wayne, had a friend to disappear back in 1998,Vancouver, British Columbia, a very close friend. He got involved in trying to find out what had happened to her. Only to find out she was one of many victims of a serial killer.

Amber Alert International (AIA) is being adapted to include an addition called a Child Safe Zone program.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is planning their Motorcycles for the Missing event on July 28th. The event will include a 100-ride and a party afterwards. All the money will go towards raising awareness and bringing children home.

Resources for individuals who may have a loved one who is Missing are Murdered. The violence is our society has lead to several cases, cold cases, missing persons and homicides. Check out the sites.

Does your community have some form of safety in place?

A listing of websites that list missing people and the details surrounding their disappearances. Details about the contents on the sites

Kandace Lyn Krontz, 16, of Atoka, Tennessee was last seen on June 25, 2007.

Franco Sebastian Mendoza, 5, of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee was last seen on June 12, 2007

NOW THEREFORE, I Matt Blunt, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, do hereby proclaim June 17, 2008 as MISSING AND UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS AWARENESS DAY

When authorities entered the apartment they were astounded to discover that not only was William "Ben" Ownby being held, but another child who had been missing since October 2002 was in that apartment.

Murder suspect Roger Sweet arraigned on three felony sexual misconduct charges...his wife is still missing.

A leading proponent of teen driving safety says parents are the missing link to improving new driver safety and they need to understand that they are largely alone when it comes to teaching their children to drive.

Garden of Hope and it works not only with missing people but missing and murdered people. We develop web sites for families who are unable to make a web site, and we do vigils and things like that. We are not limited to web sites.

Ocean County, New Jersey implements the IDent-A-Kid Program Every Year. Read this informative article on how this program can benefit our children in the event of an emergency.

In Michigan crime news this week, two sisters have been missing since Friday,Clayton Smart is accused of stealing $70m in trust fund money, a 19 year-old is charged with sexual conduct on a minor under 13, and an alleged sexual harassment charge against a police chief.

This article shares tips that parents, grandparents, and guardians can do to help keep their children safe.

A spike/ drop in numbers does not necessarily mean an increase in missing and unidentified, it can means that more cases are being entered/ removed into the system.

Though she herself does not to have a missing loved one, she became horrified by the number of missing persons after surfing the site. She was also shocked by the does that filled the indexes. "I absolutely could not believe the numbers.

Body In Grave Is Not That Of Patterson - The body thought to be Leoma Patterson were found in Campbell County in 1979 were quickly related to the missing Anderson County woman. Leoma was reported missing October 20 of 1978.

This is an editorial opinion on the current laws regarding child sex offenders and how those laws must change to prevent an offender a second opportunity to abuse a child again.

Just one glance could bring one of these children home.

Many adults and children go missing each year, and many remain missing. You can help families of missing persons by viewing their cases and spreading the word.

Fact: Over 60,000 children are reported missing in Canada every year and nearly 900,000 missing children case reports are filed annually in the United States. Know the profiles, if your child is at risk, and correct actions to take should you be affected.

Just one glance could bring a child home to their family.

Children in America runaway from home for different reasons. Parents and guardians need to know how to effectively prevent kids from deciding to leave home. Emphasis should be placed on sincere love and care of teenagers as they mature into adulthood.

In 2005, 86,494 children were reported missing.

"Seventy-four percent of children who are kidnapped and later found murdered are killed within the first three hours after being taken."

This article provides some simple advice to help keep your children safe.

NY Private Investigator Ingraham has spent the last 12 years working with the authorities and Sandra Sollie's family (pro-bono) to find answers to her mysterious disappearance.

Trenton Duckett has been missing since August 27, 2006. His family has not given up hope that he will be foudn safely.

Justice For Billy Guest: Janice Smolinski Mother of missing William (Billy) Smolinski, Jr.

When it comes to missing people, the media often focuses on a few select groups

Police have recovered two missing boys in the St. Louis, MO area, one of whom had been missing for over four years.

Cellphone Service to help find missing children.

There were lots of happy tears flowing in Washington County, Missouri when two families were reunited with their missing sons.

This nonfiction account of occurrences in my childhood offers insight into my negative attitude toward children in general.

If your child is underperforming or struggling in school, it may be time to evaluate if the need to repeat a grade. Learn about the reasons behind retention, and how you can help your child succeed academically and socially.

Keeping your children safe has always been a priority. In this day and age the bad guys are even more numerous and smarter than they used to be. Here are some tips that you and your children should know to ensure their safety.

Keeping your preschool child entertained, busy, while trying to provide good, quality, educational activities is not an easy task. Here is a list of activities I have compiled that are simple, can be used anytime, and don't require a lot of materials.

The author recalls her persecution as a child who wanted to believe in God, and how she captured the strength to seek and ultimately find the "peace that passeth all understanding."

These are toys and interactive devices that will keep that preteen child busy learning if he or she is gettin' bored with the playstation.

Educating your children on staying safe is no longer just good parenting, it is a necessary tool for survival. Here are some important safety tips that parents should share with their children.

Almost 10 percent of public school children have endured unwanted sexual attention from school employees, with about seven percent experiencing actual sexual contact. What causes the problem, and what can be done?

Learn some tips to help you figure out whether your child is playing hooky or if he is genuinely sick.

There's no need to pay for a child identification kit. Here's how to create one yourself, for nothing more than the cost of a little time preparing it.

What happened to five children one Christmas morning still remains a mystery. Although their parents searched for years not a clue was found that might lead them to the children they lost.

What if your child were suddenly missing? According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the chances of a child being abducted are 1 out of every 42.

Everyone needs a good night's rest--is your child getting the sleep that he or she needs on a regular basis or are you raising an overtired child?

For many parents, coping with the loss of a spouse is a life altering event. Learning to cope with grief and loss, without further complicating the emotions of the children, is important.

This is a highly controversial topic amongst many families who are entangled up in this never ending debate of child support.

These children need you to bring them safe back to their families.

October 25, 2007, is the 10 year anniversary of the Million Woman March. The original day of unity was a day of inspiration and celebration. This year, the focus is on building a national network to help find Black children and keep them safe.

The Sea Diamond cruise ship hit volcanic rock Thursday, all but two passengers and crew were safely removed from the ship. Still missing a father and daughter from France. Jean-Christophe Allain, 45, and his daughter Maud, 16.

Interview with Jim Idema , a freelance writer in Grand Rapids, MI. Jim is the scriptwriter for the story of missing person Diana Harris.

MySpace just got safer and faster and more beneficial to the public

A boy has vanished after playing outside his apartment in Kentucky. An intense search is going on to find the missing child.

Husband tracked down in the snow of a wilderness area confessed. Husband recounts dismembering his wife with the couple's young children at home at the time of the killing.

The girl who gained national attention for her endless hiccups goes missing.

Bobby Cutts, Jr. was arrested shortly after the discovery of the body of missing pregnant woman, Jessie Davis of the North Canton, Ohio area. Ms. Davis has been the attention of local and national media since Friday, June 15, 2007.

Jennifer Mee, the 15-year-old girl from St. Petersburg, Florida, who made headlines earlier this year with her case of nonstop hiccups, is missing.

The abandoned baby found was not Jessie Davis's newborn. Davis has been missing since the 12th of June.

In the hours and days following a child abduction, there are things parents can do to help bring their child back home.

There are tens of thousands of missing and unidentified people in the US alone. We never hear about most of them. This is for them.

Record of Missing & Unidentified Persons

...there remains one crucial dynamic that is often overlooked or ignored: The American family is missing Church. A family that is not attending church lacks the strong moral fiber needed to hold itself together through times of challenge and adversity.

Story of my sister's childhood best friend who went missing.