VCA Publications
The publications and
documents presented here are all in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format.
If you do not have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click
the Adobe icon to download a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Once you have installed a copy of the Adobe
Acrobat Reader you will be able to view and/or print the PDF
files. As long as these documents are printed in their entirety
and credit is given to the VCA, anyone can reproduce and
distribute these materials.
VCA 990s for 2006-07
This is a PDF file of the VCA's latest
financial reports that were completed in February 2008
VCA Audited Financial Report 2006-07
This is a PDF file of the VCA's latest financial reports that were
completed in February, 2008
VCA Annual Report 2006-07
This is a PDF of VCA's Annual Agency Report for fiscal year
2006-07, completed in February, 2008
VCA Program Accomplishments for 2006-07
This is a PDF of VCA's Major program
accomplishments for the past fiscal year.
VCA Casework Department Statistics 2003-04
This report provides the reader with
an overview of the types and number of cases that were handled by
the VCA Casework Department from July1, 2003 through June 30,
2004.
VCA Outreach/Development Department Statistics 2003-04
This report provides the reader with an overview of the types and
number of cases that were handled by the VCA Outreach /
Development Department from July1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
VCA Board of Directors List
The attached PDF is a list the VCA Board of Directors. It
provides their affiliations and position on the Board.
Press/Media Information Section:
While the information and materials in this section are open to all who have an interested, it is primarily intended for those in the media to utilize in preparing a story
About VCA
This document provides information on the Vanished
Children's Alliance, our history, services and some of our
accomplishments.
Sample Media Questions
This PDF file contains sample questions to assist
the media person in preparing for an interview on missing and/or
abducted children.
What's New
This is a direct link to VCA's What's New page that
contains past and present news stories, press releases and other
information.
Prevention/Education Publications:
The following articles, publications, and/or brochures are all copyrighted materials of the Vanished Children's Alliance. However, the intent is that this material be made available to the public. Therefore, VCA does authorize the photocopying of these materials in their entirety without alterations to the document and/or content.
We do request that when the documents are photocopied in quantity that the individual send us an e-mail stating which documents have been photocopied and how many.
VCA does not grant permission for any entity to use these documents in conjunction with fund raising or the sale of any product without the expressed written consent to the VCA Executive Director
2006 Holiday Safety Tips For Parents and
Children
This document provides children and parents with
basic safety tips for the Holiday Season. You are
invited to download and print as many copies as needed.
Basic Child Safety Tips
This document provides children and parents with basic safety tips
that parents can review and discuss with their children to enhance
their child's safety awareness
Internet Safety Tips
This document provides parents and children
with tips on how to protect yourself and other members of your
family while using the Internet.
Impact of Family Child Abduction
This document, written by Georgia K. Hilgeman, VCA Executive
Director, provides a realistic perspective of Family Child
Abduction and the reality of the impacts it has.
How to Help Prevent a Family Abduction
Although not every family abduction is
preventable, steps can be taken to help reduce the possibility.
This article include some practical approaches for professionals,
parents, and guardians that may help prevent an abduction.
Reunification Tips for Parents
The reunion of an abducted/missing child with the
family can be one of the happiest events in our lives; however, it
can be very traumatic for both the parents, sibling(s) and the
missing child. Fortunately, there are things that can be done to
lessen the trauma and help with the transition. This document
provides some basic tips for parents and families going through a
reunification.
Reunification Tips for Parents Brochure
This is virtually the same
information as above in a brochure format that may make it easier
to use. Law
enforcement and other agencies are welcome to print as many copies
of this brochure as they would like as long as they honor the
copyright and print the brochure in its entirety without
alterations, and ensure that VCA is given due credit for its
development
Reunification Article
This document is an article by Georgia Hilgeman,
VCA Executive Director, on the need for a formal reunification
process in reuniting missing children with their families.
Reunification Tips for Law Enforcement
When a missing child is recovered, the primary
responsibility for gathering information about the event and
reuniting the child with the family falls to law enforcement.
This document provides law enforcement with tips on how to carry
out a successful reunification.
Reunification Tips for Law Enforcement Brochure
This is virtually the same information as
above in a brochure format that may make it easier to use.
Law enforcement and other agencies are welcome to print as many
copies of this brochure as they would like as long as they honor
the copyright and print the brochure in its entirety without
alterations, and ensure that VCA is given due credit for its
development
Teen Talk
One of the most difficult task that parents face today is being
able to establish open communication with their teenager.
This brochure is intended to give parents and/or guardians an
overview of things to consider in establishing a dialogue with
their teenager on difficult topics.
Tips for Adults Parentally Abducted as
Children
There are numerous issues facing adults who were the victim of a
family abduction when they were a child. This document, written
by Georgia K. Hilgeman-Hammond, offers some tips that may assist
these individuals in understanding and dealing with the
complicated issues they may face.
Tips for Parents of Adults Parentally
Abducted as Children
There are numerous issues and feelings that the parents of adults
who were the victim of a family abduction when they were a child.
This document, written by Georgia K. Hilgeman-Hammond, offers some
tips that may assist these parents in understanding and dealing
with the complicated issues they may face.
VCA School Call Back Program
This document provides an overview of the purpose
and need for a school call back program. If this program is
something that you think you schools might be interested in
initiating and you or the school officials need more information,
give us a call
Registering a Missing Child:
Parents and / or law enforcement agencies wanting
to initiate registering a missing child with VCA should download
these forms, fill them out completely and return them to VCA via mail or
fax.
Law Enforcement Registration Forms
Other:
VCA Internet Privacy Policy
Volunteer Application
VCA could not do the work it does without a its
strong network of volunteers. We have VCA Volunteers located
throughout the United States. If you are interested in getting
involved, please download this form, fill it out completely and
return to VCA. We at VCA and most importantly, the children, need
your help.