Families attending the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce Spring Trade Show and Marketplace will have access to a child safety resource through a Child ID Clinic hosted by FCSS Lacombe.
The clinic is being offered in partnership with Lacombe Police and Victim Services, providing parents and guardians the opportunity to complete Child ID kits on site.
Child safety resource available on site
The Child Safe Workshop is taking place today (April 17) from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday (April 18) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the trade show, held at the Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex.
Organizers say the process is quick and designed to help families be prepared in case of an emergency.
“Complete a child ID card because having the right information at the right time can make all the difference,” organizers said.
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What’s included in the kit
Each Child ID kit includes key identifying information such as
- fingerprints
- height and weight
- eye and hair colour
- medical information
- a photo
- a DNA sample (hair strand)
Partnership focused on safety
FCSS Lacombe says the initiative is meant to support families and strengthen community safety in partnership with local law enforcement and victim services.
“Because having the right information at the right time can make all the difference,” organizers added. “Keeping our children safe, together.”
**With information from Lacombe FCSS
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