Missing children program reaches out to First Nations communities

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection and the Assembly of First Nations join forces to raise awareness about MissingKids.ca

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) have come together to continue to raise awareness about a program available to help First Nations and Aboriginal families in their search for missing children.  MissingKids.ca, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection’s missing children resource and response centre, provides a central location for searching families and communities to get the help and critical tools they need in the event a child goes missing, as well as educational resources to help prevent children from going missing.
 
“MissingKids.ca is a vital resource to help bring missing children home,” says Minister Nicholson. “The pain of having a child go missing is something no parent should ever have to face but the tragic reality is that it is happening all too often. The Government of Canada is pleased to support initiatives like MissingKids.ca because it is producing results and reducing victimization.”
 
“Today we are announcing another step in our commitment to reach out to First Nations and Aboriginal communities in order to ensure that these communities know where to turn for help when a child is missing,” says Christy Dzikowicz, Director of MissingKids.ca. “In addition to providing step-by-step guides and tools, MissingKids.ca’s specially trained staff is always there to support families in their search to find their missing child. Our supports and resources are available for all Canadians. We must reach out to all communities and work together to prevent disappearances and help keep children safe.”
 
“The stark reality that more and more First Nation youth go missing in Canada each year is unacceptable,” says AFN National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo. “As the leaders of today, First Nation youth must be supported and nurtured to achieve their dreams and reach their full potential. The Assembly of First Nations is proud to work together with the Canadian Centre for Child Protection to support the development of First Nation resources and tools to be available to First Nations youth right within their communities.”
 
For more information, visit www.missingkids.ca. 

From news release by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection