Missing Children Minnesota

Newsletter for Sept 2011 up on Scribd

2011-09-14T11:44:00.000-07:00

Don't miss our Sept. Newsletter. If you are on our mailing list, you will probably find it in your mailbox in the next couple of weeks.

If you can't wait, or are not yet on our mailing list, you can read it online here.

You can learn more about this year's Mystery Dinner, which will be cowboy themed; complete with BBQ pulled pork and chicken (as well as vegan baked beans).

The Mystery Dinner will be held at University Lutheran Church of Hope on Oct. 29th. A social hour will begin at 5:00PM, with dinner served at 6:00PM.

Tickets can be purchased here.

We are looking forward to a really good time, with good food and a silent auction full of great values!

Back to School Safety

2011-08-17T11:23:00.000-07:00

As we head back into the school year, and prepare our kids for the changes that returning to school in a new grade brings, it is easy to overlook safety in the hustle and bustle of school supplies and paperwork.

Every year, your child will have different social, personal, and academic needs and concerns. Some of these will require an updating of your families safety plan.

Is your child active and on-the-go? Do you live in a neighborhood where your child's friends are within easy walking distance? Does your child roam the neighborhood, or spend hours pouring over books at the library?

No one safety plan is right for every child, or every family.

Fortunately, NCMEC can help with a few lists of suggestions. Take a minute to review them, and then talk to your child to work out a plan that you can all live with and follow.

Back to SChool Safety Tips
Cybersafety an cyberbullying
Home Alone Safety

And, as always, if you would like to bring Missing Children Minnesota to your school, daycare, church group, community group or youth group, contact us and we can discuss our various safety education programs and help you decide which ones will be beneficial for your group.

Vikings cheerleaders will appear at Golf Classic!

2011-06-28T09:23:00.000-07:00

Two Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders will appear at the Golf Classic.

Their appearance will consist of meeting/greeting guests, signing autographs, taking photos, and selling calendars.

If you have not yet registered for the Golf Classic, just click on the link below, print out the form, fill it out and mail it in. Otherwise, you can register by calling Jerry Myers (651) 204-0834 or emailing jerry@clientfirstnetwork.com

http://www.scribd.com/doc/53549656/4rd-Annual-Golf-Flyers-2011

The cheerleaders will be appearing during the social hour beginning at 3:30PM.

Donate your scrap metal to MCM!

2011-05-18T10:03:00.000-07:00

We are having a scrap metal drive to raise money for MCM. If you have any scrap metal, especially iron or copper, please bring it to Becca's house on May 28th, 29th 0r 30th.

1221 Russel Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55411

We will recycle it and the money will be used for our programs and services! Thanks! Please only bring metal. We are not prepared to handle any other items or substances.

4th Annual Golf Tournament on July 29th, 2011

2011-04-21T09:08:00.000-07:00

If you love Golf, and would like to help Missing Children Minnesota fund our mission to help missing kids, their searching families, and to bring effective prevention education to families, children, and professionals, please follow this link and print out the registration flier. Registration ends 7/1/11. Don't miss this fun event!

http://www.scribd.com/doc/53549656/4rd-Annual-Golf-Flyers-2011

Carol talks to channel nine news!

2011-04-04T22:03:00.000-07:00

Here you can see a clip of Carol talking about Missing Children Minnesota, and some of our programs on the channel nine news!

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/health/director-discusses-luring-danger%2C-safety-apr-4-2011

2011-03-28T13:15:00.000-07:00

Missing Children MN has been able to bring on a new staff person thru the Senior Aids program, but now we need a computer for her.

If you happen to have a computer that you think would be useful to us, please give us a call!

(612) 334-9449

Annual Meeting

2011-03-21T08:08:00.000-07:00

Please come to our annual meeting tonight (6:30 PM Monday, March 21, 2011)

Learn more about our organization, about our mission, and learn how you can help.

The annual meeting will be in the first floor conference room in our office building. Our address is:

Missing Children Minnesota

416 East Hennepin Ave Suit 216

Minneapolis, MN 55414

(612) 334-9449

Holiday Season safety

2010-12-04T15:10:00.000-08:00

As The Holidays approach, many children are preparing to visit their non-custodial parents. For most of these children, it will be an exciting chance to enjoy special time creating happy memories with a parent before returning safely home to their familiar surroundings.

However, there is another phenomenon that can occur at this time of year. Every year, more than 200,000 children are abducted by a non-custodial parent or family member. The holiday season is one time of year when these abductions occur.

A few simple steps can help protect your child:

1) Obtain a certified copy of your custody document to have with you.

If your child is traveling to another state, register a certified copy of your custody document with the state your child will be visiting. This will give your court order the force of law in that state, and help ensure prompt and efficient action on the part of law enforcement.

According to a report by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (p.4), 60% of law enforcement agencies surveyed cited the existence of a custody order as influencing whether or not to take a report on a parental child abduction. 51.9% cited the existence of a custody order as being a factor in determining investigative priority, and it was the most cited factor (70.6%) in whether or not prosecutors opened a case.

You will need a certified copy of your custody document, which you can get from the clerk of the court that issued the order.

You will need to contact (through mail or online) the clerk of court for the jurisdiction where your child will be staying, and obtain a form requesting registration of your order. Many of these forms are available in PDF form online, and can be printed out, filled out, and mailed.

Once you have filled out the form, you should make sure to read the instructions for filing carefully, and make sure that you have everything required. It is not uncommon to need the completed form, a certified copy of the order, two copies of the form and the order, and a check for a filing fee.

Mail or deliver them to the clerk of court in the jurisdiction where your child will be staying.

2) Ensure that your child has a round-trip ticket for the trip, and that they know the plan. If they are old enough, provide them with a copy of their itinerary.

It is much more difficult for a parent or family member to keep a child that knows they are expected at home, and the day that they are supposed to be returned.

3) Make sure to tell your child that they can expect to hear from you if there are any changes in the plan, and that they have a right to call you and discuss any changes.

If your child has a cell phone, make sure that they pack the phone, that your number is entered in the menu, and that they remember to pack their charger. Also let them know that they have the right to use any phone available to call you if they feel the need. Also, teach your child how to make a collect call to you.

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2010-11-29T12:54:00.000-08:00

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Holiday Open House-Come Celebrate with us!

2010-11-25T05:15:00.000-08:00

What better way to launch the new Missing Children Minnesota blog than to invite all our new friends over for cake and coffee?

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
at the new offices of
Missing Children Minnesota

416 East Hennepin Ave
suite 217
Minneapolis, MN

WEDNESDAY, December 15th, 2010
4:00 - 7:00 P.M. Open Donation or give online @ Missingchildrenmn.org