Is my child’s information stored in a central database?
No. The card is designed to be used by children, parents and/or guardians. We do NOT retain any information.
How does the 911 Kids Club program help First Responders?
The card can be handed to a First Responder to provide valuable information to determine proper medical attention or to quickly begin a search for a missing child. The 911 Kids Club program also gives First Responders a chance to meet with kids and parents at festivals and events whenever we set up a booth to offer the free ID cards. The program gives us a great way to interact with the community, help build trust and teach kids that First Responders are here to help them stay safe.
Should I or my child carry the 911 Kids Club identification card?
In 2012, we introduced a new card that has a child's copy and a removable parent's wallet copy. We recommend the child's card be placed in a secure pocket in their backpack or somewhere else they can get to it in an emergency, but not lose it. The child's copy can also be passed to another trusted adult who may have your child for the day, etc. The Parent's copy should be kept in your wallet, available for immediate use, if necessary.
Why do you need my child’s thumbprint?
The thumbprint is used for one thing only – to aid law enforcement personnel in an Amber Alert situation. The thumbprint is NOT stored in any of law enforcement’s databases. In fact, no information provided by parents about their children is kept in any kind of database.
How often should I update my child’s photograph?
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children encourages every family to have a current head and shoulders color photograph for their child(ren)'s identification in which the face is clearly visible. Photographs and descriptive information should be updated every year or more often if the child's appearance changes such as due to loss of a tooth, or a change in hairstyle. Also, the card should be updated if any medical or personal information has changed.
We are divorced – what do you recommend so each of us has an ID card for our child?
We recommend each parent carry a copy of the card in the event of dual parental households. Each parent should fill out their own card with the appropriate address of their home, then carry the card with them.
How can I find/host a 911 Kids Club event?
If you are a parent/guardian and would like to receive a 911 Kids Club card for your child(ren), visit our Event Schedule page to locate an event in your area. If you are an organization/school looking to host a 911 Kids Club event, please visit our Request an Event Page.
Is this a new program?
No, it's not! We've provided this program to the community for the last 22 years as the MY ID CLUB. We changed our name and logo to get kids excited about the program and all of the new fun stuff we offer to help kids learn to trust law enforcement personnel while also learning how to be safer. Click here to visit the KIDS page, full of fun activities to teach the importance of 911.
The Public Safety Employees Union #519 911 KIDS CLUB is a not-for-profit, 501 (c)5 organization. Our tax identification number is 91-6076822. Businesses can take their donation as a business expense.
Why are you sending letters instead of using a telemarketing campaign to raise funds?
No one wants to be interrupted during dinnertime with an invasive phone call, no matter how great the cause. Plus with today’s digital technology, it makes more sense to reach out to people when they have a moment to get on their cell phone, mobile device or computer to check out our program and make a donation.
