CHILDREN'S IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM

What is the Child ID Program or "KIDS"?

It is a program adopted by the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of California to provide a significant community service to the many communities in California. All too often, we see or hear the story of a lost, runaway or apparently abducted child.  Between June, 1984, and September, 1992, there were 29,514 nationally reported cases, and the numbers are increasing.  This program is designed to facilitate the safe recovery of these youngsters by the authorities.  Since the program began in 1998, parents of more than 100,000 California children have received this vital information in case their child is ever missing.

The child's picture and thumb prints are taken and transferred to a single sheet of paper and given, free of charge, to the parent(s) with the instructions on the back on how to use the document.  No information is taken from the parent or child and once the identification sheet is provided to the parent, the child's file is deleted from the Masons' equipment.  Absolutely no information is retained.

If the child is ever missing, the parent(s) may provide the picture and thumb prints of the child to the authorities.  Law enforcement agency searches are enhanced by this expeditious information.  In order to maintain a current child ID, parents should use this free service often.

KIDS Program Locations

In support of this very worthwhile program, Granada Hills Masonic Lodge has purchased its own equipment and materials to serve more efficiently. We provide ID clinics several times yearly during local events and at various youth group locations.

Contact the Master of the Lodge, Worshipful Buddy Olbes (818) 360-6009.