In light of the abduction and rescue of Charlotte Sena, this is an excellent time to remind parents and caregivers of a handy tool to help if their child is missing or abducted. It is a free app from the FBI.

The app is called FBI Child ID and it's a way to keep your child safe by adding important information and pictures. The data you enter is stored in case your child ever goes missing and you need to alert authorities. If God forbid, your child is abducted or goes missing, you have all of their vital information in one place and at your fingertips.

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Child ID is a free app created by the FBI for parents to have an all-in-one place to keep vital information and current photos available at a moment's notice. A special tab on the app allows you to quickly and easily e-mail all of the information directly to authorities in just a few clicks.

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There are also important tips on how to keep your kids safe and what to do in those first few hours after a child goes missing. Plus you can edit and upload photos directly from your photo library on your phone. It's available to iPhone users through the App Store or if you have an Android, you can go through Google Play. Click HERE to get the FBI Child ID app.

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