How to Make a Fingerprint Card for Children

Every 40 seconds, a child goes missing, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Keeping children safe is a priority for parents, school officials and law enforcement agencies everywhere. One way to help in this endeavor is to keep a fingerprint card for each child in the family. In the rare event that your child goes missing, a fingerprint card may help to bring her home safe.

Things You'll Need

  • Card stock paper
  • Ink pad

Instructions

    • 1

      Purchase standard white card stock and a black ink pad from an office supply or craft store.

    • 2

      Fold a sheet of card stock in half so it measure 5 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches

    • 3

      Open the paper and using a pen and a ruler.draw a horizontal center line and 4 vertical lines on the lower half of the folded page. The two sections will each contain five spaces, enough space for 10 fingerprints.

    • 4

      Open the ink pad and firmly press the child's left thumb into the pad. Place the inked thumb on its side in the first square and carefully roll the thumb onto the page. Repeat with each finger, making sure the prints are clear. If a fingerprint is not clearly defined, repeat the process on a new piece of paper.

    • 5

      Once the left hand has been done and the ink has dried, fingerprint the right hand.

    • 6

      Be sure that the ink is thoroughly dry, then label each fingerprint. Put the child's name, date of birth and date of printing on the outside of the card.

    • 7

      Put the fingerprint card in a file that also contains the child's name, date of birth, a current photo, address, emergency medical information, and information and photos of identifying features, such as birth marks.

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