What is the Child ID Program?
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Florida
initiated the Florida Masonic Child ID Program in 1997. During the
preceding eighteen (18) years, Masonic Lodges throughout the State of
Florida have provided FREE of charge child identification kits to
hundreds of thousands of families.
The Florida Masonic Child ID Program has exemplary volunteers. It is
focused on prevention, and provides a kit that enables
parents/guardians with the capability to quickly distribute digital
information. It promotes education for parents and children, and is
completely FREE. The program equips law enforcement with vital
information to assist their efforts when searching for a missing
person. It contains up-to-date quality photos, medical information,
physical characteristics, and contact information. The digital
fingerprints can be used to help locate a missing person in a variety
of ways including licensing, registrations, certifications,
employment, law enforcement, and volunteering at a church or school.
In 2015, the Florida Masonic Child ID established the Facebook-site
Florida Masonic Child ID Program. This site has the potential to
expand the program by increased exposure with the public and
organizations that are committed to child safety. Participation from
the Zone and District Committeemen is required for these sites to be
successful. Success can be measured through increased participation
from a civic, church, school, or other organization. It can be
measured financially with the receipt of a grant or other financial
assistance. It can be measured a success to a Lodge by assisting with
increased membership. Private sites were also created to enable the
District and Zone Committeemen the ability to share information.
Please note rules have been established that govern the contents of
the sites.
A Child ID event is one of the most important and useful public
relations activities available to the Fraternity. Events educate the
public about the Fraternity’s commitment to charity. They display
community involvement, set the Craft to work, and are the beginning
for the membership process. At a Child ID event, professionals, young
adults, and their families witness Masonry and can learn about the
Fraternity through a learned Brother who can talk comfortably with
others. Our Brothers, their families, and friends continue to donate
their time and resources, making the Florida Masonic Child ID Program
a Hallmark. Lodges and Districts support each other and welcome
assisting with new Child ID Programs.
If you are interested in participating in the Child ID Program please download and fill out this application and return it to the Grand Secretary. Brethren will be certified for four years after which you will need to reapply and be recertified for another four years.
Grand Lodge of Florida Child ID Applicant Background Waiver
If you are interested in participating in the Child ID Program please download and fill out this application and return it to the Grand Secretary. Brethren will be certified for four years after which you will need to reapply and be recertified for another four years.
Grand Lodge of Florida Child ID Applicant Background Waiver