Child ID Kits for NCMEC Community Safety Events
Fingerprinting Ink Strips & Complete Child Identification Kits
Trusted by schools, law enforcement, and nonprofits running NCMEC-aligned child safety programs since 1994. Bulk pricing, free shipping.
What Is NCMEC — The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children?
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1984 and authorized by the U.S. Congress to serve as the national clearinghouse on issues related to missing and exploited children. NCMEC operates missingkids.org, the national missing children database, and the 24-hour hotline 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Since its founding, NCMEC has helped recover more than 375,000 missing children. The organization works directly with law enforcement, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to promote child safety awareness and identification preparedness.
NCMEC strongly recommends that all families maintain a current child identification record — including fingerprints, a recent photograph, physical description, and DNA sample. This record should be kept by the parent at home and updated every 1–2 years. Protect Your Child's child ID kits are designed to help families and organizations create exactly this type of complete identification record.
Organizations running NCMEC-aligned community safety events — including National Missing Children's Day (May 25), Take 25 campaigns, KidSmartz programs, and law enforcement community outreach — rely on bulk child ID kits and fingerprinting supplies from trusted suppliers like Protect Your Child.
For official NCMEC resources, visit missingkids.org. Protect Your Child is an independent supplier of child identification products — we are not affiliated with NCMEC but our products are used by organizations running NCMEC-aligned programs nationwide.
NCMEC Programs That Use Child ID Kits
NCMEC runs several national programs where child ID kits and fingerprinting supplies are distributed to families. Protect Your Child supplies organizations running all of these programs.
National Missing Children's Day — May 25
Observed every May 25, National Missing Children's Day is NCMEC's flagship annual awareness event. Schools, law enforcement agencies, and nonprofits across the country distribute child ID kits and conduct fingerprinting events. Protect Your Child is a primary supplier for May 25 events.
May 25 event suppliesTake 25 Campaign
NCMEC's Take 25 campaign encourages parents and caregivers to take 25 minutes to talk with children about personal safety. Organizations participating in Take 25 often distribute child ID kits as part of their safety programming. Our Student DNA ID Kit and Fingerprint Kit are ideal for Take 25 events.
Child ID kits for Take 25KidSmartz Child Safety Education
KidSmartz is an NCMEC program that teaches children ages 5–11 personal safety skills. Schools and community organizations that deliver KidSmartz programming often pair it with child ID kit distribution so families leave with both safety knowledge and a complete identification record.
School fingerprinting kitsLaw Enforcement Community Outreach
NCMEC partners with local law enforcement agencies to run community child safety events throughout the year. Police departments and sheriff offices use our bulk fingerprinting ink strips and child ID kits at community events, health fairs, and National Night Out.
Law enforcement kitsChild ID Kits for NCMEC-Aligned Events
All kits include non-toxic fingerprinting ink strips, DNA collection materials, photo ID cards, and parent instruction guides. Free shipping on all orders.
Fingerprinting Ink Strips Bundle
Most PopularNon-toxic, pre-inked strips for community fingerprinting events. Each strip captures one clean fingerprint impression. Perfect for Take 25 and May 25 events.
Learn moreStudent DNA ID Kit
School FavoriteComplete student identification kits with DNA collection swabs, fingerprint cards, and photo ID sections. Ideal for KidSmartz and school safety programs.
Learn moreFingerprint Kit
Law Enforcement ChoiceFull child fingerprint identification kit for law enforcement community events and nonprofit safety fairs. Trusted by police departments nationwide.
Learn moreComplete DNA Kit
Most CompleteThe most comprehensive child ID kit available. Includes DNA collection, fingerprinting, photo ID, and full parent instruction guide. NCMEC-aligned content.
Learn moreFree shipping on all orders — international orders welcome
View All ProductsWhat Makes a Child ID Kit NCMEC-Aligned?
NCMEC recommends that every child identification record include these key components. Protect Your Child's kits include all of them.
Frequently Asked Questions About NCMEC & Child ID Kits
What is NCMEC?
NCMEC stands for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. It is a nonprofit organization founded in 1984 and authorized by the U.S. Congress to serve as the national clearinghouse for missing and exploited children. NCMEC operates missingkids.org and the 24-hour hotline 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Does NCMEC recommend child ID kits?
NCMEC strongly encourages all families to maintain a current child identification record including fingerprints, a recent photograph, physical description, and DNA sample. Protect Your Child's kits are designed to help families and organizations create exactly this type of complete identification record.
What is the NCMEC Take 25 campaign?
Take 25 is an NCMEC public awareness campaign that encourages parents and caregivers to take 25 minutes to talk with children about personal safety. Organizations participating in Take 25 often distribute child ID kits as part of their safety programming.
What is the NCMEC KidSmartz program?
KidSmartz is an NCMEC child safety education program for children ages 5–11. Schools and community organizations that deliver KidSmartz programming often pair it with child ID kit distribution so families leave with both safety knowledge and a complete identification record.
How many children does NCMEC help each year?
NCMEC assists with tens of thousands of missing children cases each year. Since its founding in 1984, NCMEC has helped recover more than 375,000 missing children.
Where can I buy bulk child ID kits for an NCMEC-aligned event?
Protect Your Child (protectyourchild.com) is America's #1 bulk supplier of child ID kits and fingerprinting ink strips. Products include the Student DNA ID Kit (case of 200, $250), Fingerprint Kit (case of 250, $500), and Fingerprinting Ink Strips (bundle of 200, $45). Free shipping on all orders. Call 781-361-1038.
Is Protect Your Child affiliated with NCMEC?
Protect Your Child is an independent supplier of child identification products and is not affiliated with NCMEC. However, our products are used by organizations running NCMEC-aligned programs nationwide, including law enforcement agencies, schools, and nonprofits that partner with NCMEC.
How do I contact NCMEC?
NCMEC can be reached at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or through missingkids.org. For child ID kit orders and fingerprinting supplies, contact Protect Your Child at 781-361-1038 or [email protected].
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Protect Your Child has supplied child ID kits and fingerprinting ink strips to organizations nationwide since 1994. Free shipping on all orders.
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