According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, as many as 800,000 children nationwide are reported missing every year – more than 2,000 children every day. Child ID is an important step parents can take to help protect their children.

On Friday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Commons at Dallas Ranch, the Brentwood New York Life Team will provide kids with free identification cards, including digital fingerprinting and photos. From 1:30-3:30 p.m., kids can enjoy a fire engine demo plus goodies provided by the Fire Protection Bureau of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.

The ID cards allow parents, in the event of an emergency, to provide police or other authorities their child’s photo, fingerprints and other pertinent information. No appointment is required – just stop by. The Commons at Dallas Ranch is located at 4751 Dallas Ranch Road in Antioch.