How can I keep my child safe?

"Don't talk to strangers." As parents, you have said these words to your kids too many times to count. Nowadays, when it comes to letting your children venture out by themselves, you can never be too cautious, but there are a few things they can do to ward off an unwelcome advance.

First of all, avoid dangerous situations. General safety tips to teach your children include:

Another area of great concern in child safety is missing children. Each year, thousands of children are reported missing, lost or abducted. Undoubtedly, this is one of the biggest concerns a parent can have. You can contact your local police department to see if they offer a child identification kit or contact the North Carolina Department of Justice for a free ID kit.

If your child is missing, go to the Lost & Found Corner in the tab section above.