By sharing the Child Shield, U.S.A.™ educational materials with your children you can dramatically reduce their risks of ever becoming lost or missing. Even though we hope and trust that you will never need to call on us to help find your child, there is a better than 1 in 100 chance your child may become missing, therefore it pays to be prepared. Here are the most commonly asked questions about the Child Shield, U.S.A™ program:

Q: It will never happen to me!
A: Child molesting predators hope you will have this false belief. Many parents do, and the problem has increased nearly 500% since 1986. Ask the parent of any missing child and they will say "I talked to my child and thought it could never happen to me". Ignorance won't protect your child, education and Child Shield, U.S.A™ will.

Q: Why would a parent be interested in Child Shield, U.S.A™?
A: Simple! According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, over 10,000 out of every 1,000,000 children in the U.S., will be reported missing this year and 40% are never found. Since 1990 Child Shield, U.S.A™. has marketed over 1,000,000 of their child safety kits and has had only 2 children reported missing. Which group would you want your child in? (Furthermore, both children were recovered safely) We have the only missing child prevention program in the country proven to work.

Q: How long is the service good for?
A: The video and picture are stored for two years. You can safeguard all your children for less than $15.00 a month. Insuring your car is many times more (And, your car can be replaced if it's stolen.) Customers automatically receive a new kit at 24 months to update the picture and video and there is no additional cost for updating.

Q: Who makes the video?
A: The service is designed to permit parents to make their own children's video. One of the key elements that make parents comfortable with Child Shield, U.S.A™ is the security that comes with knowing that no "stranger" will be videoing their child. The Child Shield, U.S.A™ Registration Service comes with complete instructions that will teach you how to properly make your child's identification video in the privacy of your own home using any camcorder. (No camcorder, No problem! Everybody has at least one friend or relative who would gladly lend his or her camcorder for this lifesaving registration).

Q: How many children can you put on one tape?
A: Only one child per tape, please! Each tape is given its own identification number, which corresponds to the child whose image is on that tape. This eliminates any risk that a wrong child's video could ever be transferred and distributed.

Q: Does Child Shield, U.S.A™ actually store and protect the video at no additional cost?
A: Yes, the Child Shield, U.S.A™ program includes protected storage of each child's video to insure an immediate response whenever a child becomes lost or missing. To further insure security, the exact storage location of the video is known only to Child Shield, U.S.A™ Executive Officers, its Insurance Company and the Chief Legal Counsel for the law firm that represents Child Shield, U.S.A™.

Q: Will I feel comfortable having Child Shield, U.S.A™ safeguard my child's video?
A: Absolutely! Child Shield, U.S.A™ does not receive or store data or information on any child. Each child's video is identified by a secret code number known only to the parents. We have no way of knowing the identity of any registered child unless the parent reports the child missing. Even if it were possible for someone to locate and gain access to our storage facilities it would in no way jeopardize the welfare of any of the children on the videos that are stored there. With only the secret code number to go on, one would have to search every home in America to find any of Child Shield, U.S.A™ registered children. Even so we still have in place appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access and to safeguard the tapes from other hazards, such as fire and flooding. (Frankly, you put your child in far more jeopardy every time you have a roll of film developed. Not only does everyone that works for the store and film lab have access to your children's picture, they have your name, address, and phone number too. In addition, States do not have laws against videotaping in public. Why would anyone risk breaking in to steal an anonymous video when they could go to the park or mall and make their own, legally?)

Q: Is there any other program like Child Shield, U.S.A™?
A: No! No! No! Child Shield, U.S.A™ has the only comprehensive and complete service protecting children.

Q: Aren't you marketing based on fear?
A: No, any program that uses fingerprints, DNA, I.D. cards, Amber Alert, tracking devices, etc. are based on fear. The only time those things are used is when your child is missing. Fingerprints, DNA and I.D. cards are used for identifying a body not locating a missing child. We've built our reputation on preventing children from becoming missing and have the only proven program in the country.

Q: What about the "Amber Alert" and other programs?
A: There are many other child safety programs around. While most give some benefit, none offer the benefits of the Child Shield, U.S.A™ service. Foremost, we have the ONLY missing child prevention program in the country with over 16 years of statistics proving it works. A child registered with us is much less likely to become missing than one that's not. The "Amber Alert" is a good program and varies from community to community. What is not publicized about the "Amber Alert" is that less than 1% of the lost, missing, or runaway child cases in America actually qualifies to use it, 99% do not qualify.

Q: What about child I.D. services, don't they protect kids too?
A: We really don't consider any program, which relies solely on a still photograph, fingerprint or DNA to be a viable alternative to our services. The photos and I.D. cards are only about one square inch, a size too small to enlarge clearly enough to be an effective tool for law enforcement, we do not believe it is logical for a parent to pay $10.00 or more for someone to type out a card with information that no one would ever forget on their own child. Additionally, these cards often include a thumbprint. This is of no real value unless the child is first recovered to see if the prints match. Sadly, this form of identification often ends up being used by identifying a body, rather than helping reunite a living child with their parents. (For the record we have nothing against any of these programs, in fact, we applaud them for their efforts. It's just that we know that in today's world parents need a more comprehensive, one-stop, IMMEDIATE source for protecting their child and helping out in an emergency.)

Q: After my child is reported missing, what is the cost for Child Shield, U.S.A™ to produce and transmit my child's video and photo world wide, if necessary, put up the reward and hire the private investigator?
A: There is no extra cost! This service is provided with the program. We will always consult with the law enforcement agencies for their input as to where they also would like the videos and photos distributed.

Q: Why does your program work?
A: The Child Shield, U.S.A™ program was developed over 3 years, it's enough information that the child learns without being overwhelmed or scared. The coloring book makes it fun and the poster is a constant reminder of the safety rules. Most important it comes from mom & dad, so a child picks up on the seriousness of it. Programs that come from adults other than parents (including police officers) have not been proven to work. There is something subconsciously contradictory to a child (here is a stranger telling me not to talk to strangers?)

Q: How about GPS Tracking Devises?
A: There may be a useable system in the next 5 to 10 years, however there are many drawbacks with current technology:

1. Expenses - units cost upwards of $200 and require yearly service contracts of over $300.
   
2. Criminals are smart. If they have any reason to believe a child is wearing one (current models are very bulky) they will remove it by any means possible (including injuring the child). They could then throw it in a passing truck and further hinder or delay any recovery.
   
3. They have coverage areas. If outside the area no tracking is possible. Tracking not possible inside newer buildings.
   
4. Can give parents a false sense of security, which could give a criminal even more get-away time.
   
5. Most important, they provide no prevention against the problem. If a parent is willing to incur the expense of a tracking system surely they would invest in Child Shield, U.S.A™ to prevent their child from becoming missing.

Q: What if I have more questions?
A: If you still have any questions, or need additional information on any of the items we have covered, please call Child Shield, U.S.A™ at 1-800-652-4453