I think this is going to be one of the best apps ever. It is called the CHILD ID app. It 
is created by the FBI and it will store photos and information about your children so it is right on hand in one of the biggest emergencies: ABDUCTION. It will allow you to show pictures and physical identifiers to Officers right on scene should your child go missing in a store, at an event or anywhere.
There is a tab so you can email this information anywhere instantly as well. There are tips on keeping your child safe in the app and also instructions on what to do in those first hours after a child goes missing.
Right now, the Child ID app is only available for use on iPhones and can only be downloaded (for free) from the App Store on iTunes, but they plan to expand this tool to other types of mobile devices in the near future. They will also be adding new features—including the ability to upload other photos stored on your smart phone—in the coming weeks and months.
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg
No thanks. We have enough big brother already and cameras on many of the intersections we drive. Google can zoom in and you can watch people walk down the street. Do we really need to give the FBI pictures of our kids?? Dont think so I will just do the old fashioned thing and keep an eye on them when they are out. Thats what we do now and have never had a problem
Aug 27, 2011 04:02 AM
Chain Real Estate Investments & Mortgage, Steve & Joel Chain - Cottonwood, CA
Debra,
We raised our 4 sons and had no idea something like this would come along. We were the typical "hold everyone's hand" kind of family.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Steve
Aug 27, 2011 04:18 AM
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
When minutes matter, this may just make the difference in capturing an abductor before they get too far. Great information Debra!
Aug 27, 2011 05:16 AM
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
What a cool app .I hope they make it available on android phones very soon . There was an amber alert just the other day here in Philadelphia . Great information Debra
Thanks and stay safe
Helpfulhannah your friend in Philadelphia
Aug 27, 2011 06:10 AM
New England Real Estate Center Inc. - Easton, MA
Realtor-Homes for Sale- Easton, Mass 02356
Debra, this is a GREAT idea .
Forget the nay sayers, this tool could useful in so many ways in the event of a really bad situation.
Time and safe return is the most important thing in anything like this.
Enjoy the day
Aug 27, 2011 06:39 AM
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager
What a great tool that is! We lost my son in a store when he was really little and it was the most frightening experience. We were so lucky to find him in just a matter of minutes.
Aug 27, 2011 09:28 AM
Russel Ray Photos - San Diego, CA
I don't have any children, but if I did, that app might be the app that would encourage me to buy an iPhone.
Aug 27, 2011 03:23 PM
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection
Debbie this does sound like a great App. hopefully the other smart-phones will offer this option.
Congrats on the 400,000 milestone.
Aug 27, 2011 05:00 PM
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale
Debra, thanks for sharing the great tool, it will be useful for parents to keep track of their child/children. Congratulations on your achievement of over 400,000 points.
Aug 27, 2011 05:25 PM
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN
Debra, this is a great "ID" and I was not aware of it. Prayers for your safety and your family and all in harm's way back East. Stay safe my friend!
Aug 28, 2011 12:27 AM
Stanton Homes - New Home Builder - Raleigh, NC
Design/Build Custom Home Builder in North Carolina
Seems like a good idea....then so does just snapping photos on the camera phone every so often too! Everyone I know has a wallpaper of their kids now.
Aug 29, 2011 05:59 AM
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036
Dave-While I totally understand and respect your opinion I think it may be a little harsh. In child abduction cases every second counts and if this could help I would never stand in its way.
Chain RE-I too never let my daughter out of my site for a moment. But there are cases where children have been abducted from their bedrooms. You just never know what can happen. Look at Elizabeth Smart....
Wanda-I agree with you!
Hannah-Here there are Amber Alerts all the time and it is heartbreaking. We made it through the storm thank goodness-no power but that is trivial!
Don-YES IT IS. :-)
Sharon-For anyone it has happened to they understand the fear and how it can happen in seconds.
Eric-Interesting......
Jennifer-Thank you!!
Kwee-Thank you!
Bruce-Thank you-it could have been much worse considering. Losing power, flooding and downed trees is bad but with minimal or no loss of life you can't really complain.
Penny-That is true-but definitely a good idea. You never know what can help.
Aug 29, 2011 07:52 AM
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor
It's sad that we even have to have this kind of app. But I can see why it will be a tremendous hit with parents. Great job letting us know about it Debra.
Aug 30, 2011 06:53 AM
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