Every 40 seconds a child goes missing in the United States. Fortunately, you can help reduce your child’s risk, and First Farmers Bank & Trust can help.
Join us Saturday , September 18th at Community Park for the Amboy Fall Festival where K-ID’s BMV will provide parents with free identification cards for children.
“K-ID’s BMV is dedicated to promoting awareness to better equip parents for a quicker response if their child is abducted or missing,” explained Wendy Runyon-Ricker, founder of K-ID’s BMV and mother of four. “The Child ID Cards include a photo, height, weight and digital fingerprint and are free of charge.”
Here are six abduction safety tips that Runyon-Ricker recommends:
- Give your child a whistle to wear around his or her neck when outdoors.
- Role-play with your child. Perform out different scenarios where your child may encounter a stranger and teach them how to react.
- Teach your child his or her full name, address and phone number.
- Instruct your child not only to scream when something is wrong, but to scream what is wrong, such as, “This is not my mom or dad.”
- Teach your child that, if grabbed by a stranger, he or she should 1. “Grip the stranger” 2. “Dip to the ground” 3. “Spin and hold on.”
- Update your child’s identification annually.
First Farmers Bank & Trust will be assisting the K-ID's BMV Program from 12:00-3:00pm on Saturday. Bring your children and get them this free ID. It's a great opportunity to keep your children prepared and safe. The Amboy Fall Festival will also have vendors, food, games, a car show, and many other activities, so make plans to attend this year's Amboy Fall Festival!
For more information about K-ID’s BMV, visit their Web site at www.kidsbmv.com.
