FAQ: Child ID
Does Polaroid still have a child ID program?
No. Polaroid has discontinued that program/product.
How can I find/host a child ID event?
If you are an organization or school looking to host a Child ID event,
the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children recommends
checking with your local law-enforcement agency to see if they offer
a similar program. Keep in mind that most Child IDs today are computer-
based and not a simple card and snapshot solution.
Some service/community groups or retailers sponsor events; check with your
local media community calendar.
Where can I get an ID for my child?
Many
of our partners work with local businesses, law enforcement, and community
organizations to provide child-ids. Look for opportunities in your
neighborhood.
Should I buy a child ID?
The information that parents and guardians need to have about their children,
including photographs, key identification information, fingerprints, dental-bite
impressions, and DNA samples, may be captured and stored by parents/guardians
at little or no cost.
Parents and Guardians: Learn which identification
tools you should have for your child.
Should the information be stored in a central database?
No. Some child ID systems use online registration features. Only parents
and guardians should store and have access to these items and/or test
results of their child(ren). The National Center for Missing & Exploited
Children does not support storage of these items or test results
for the purpose of providing child identification by law enforcement,
government, schools, or any commercial company or third party, either
for profit or not-for-profit.
Does the National Center for Missing
& Exploited Children host child ID events?
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) does not host
child ID events but partners with companies and organizations on a limited
basis, when NCMEC has been involved in the review of a program, that
provide photo-identification programs free-of-charge to families.
NCMEC does not partner with or receive donated funds based on the sale
of identification programs directly marketed to families. All NCMEC photo-identification
partners provide photo identification to families at no cost through sponsors
and are generally underwritten by a corporation or third party.
Can the National Center for Missing
& Exploited Children give me information about a specific child
ID product?
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) staff members,
volunteers, interns, and temporary employees who answer the NCMEC Hotline,
business telephone line, or regional office telephone lines are prohibited
from commenting, remarking, or giving a personal opinion regarding any
individual child-safety product.
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 six months or more often
if the child’s
appearance changes such as due to loss of a tooth or a change in hair
style. Learn more about the importance
of having a good, quality photo of your child.
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