August 10, 2007
Invitation to speak on WKTF-107 Radio
Gene and Barbara Black, Founders of Kids Come First were invited to speak on the radio talk show "Viewpoints" hosted
by Lockwood Phillips.
The topic of discussion centered on Internet predators and the epidemic that is surrounding our children.
Kids Come First would like to thank Mr. Phillips for his apparent concern for children and for the opportunity to
discuss this important issue.
June 11,2007
Project LE Friends
LE Friends was launched in an effort to add an extra layer of protection for
children that have MySpace accounts.
We are pleased to announce that since its inception we have over 300
Law Enforcement Agencies participating in the program.
Through our verification process we have contacted each agency listed on our
MySpace LE Friends blog and confirmed that they are legitimate sites.
We have made some great new LE Friends across the country. From the North
Pole to the lower 48, their concern and enthusiasm regarding the well being and safety of our children is beyond words
and we thank each of them from the bottom of our hearts.
The program in it's early stages has been a great success. We encourage
all those concerned about the possibility of encountering an online predator to add LE Friends to their top friends
list.
Don't take the chance...Take the challenge!
June 9th, 2007
Holly Springs, NC
Kids Come First was invited to Shredders Day at the Holly Springs Police Department. We handed out packets of our
information and spoke with parents at length. One little boy was glued to our TV as it played our Safety on the Internet
DVD continuously. Grandparents of very small children stopped and spoke to us about their concerns for the future
of their grandchildren and how important is was for them to obtain as much information as possible. Other parents asked
questions and some parents showed no interest at all; although their children did!!
The Holly Springs Mayor stopped by and took our information and commented on what a great program we have and job we are
doing. The Lieutenant that we have been working with helped us set up and couldn’t do enough for us. He
has great concerns about the ongoing problems our children are up against. We thank him and his fellow officers for
their hard work and service.
We also connected with a Sheriffs Deputy from Wake County. She is committed to educating the public about neighborhood
watch programs, identity theft and various other programs regarding safety. She was the highlight of our day.
To sum it all up, we did our job handing out packets, speaking to the public, and making connections. Mostly we are
happy in that we made some great friends!
June 6, 2007
Zebulon, NC
We were asked by Mary Conyers of Protect Every Child if we would fill in for her at the Zebulon United Methodist
Church and we are pleased to announce that the seminar was a huge success. Everyone extended a warm welcome and participated
in the program. The Detective from the Zebulon Police Department spoke about the communities concerns regarding identity
theft and answered questions. All those in attendance thanked us for the information we provided on the issue.
We would like to thank the Zebulon United Methodist Church for having us and the Zebulon Police Department for their interest
in our program, their time, service and support.
May 16, 2007
Smithfield, NC
Kids Come First was invited to speak at The First Assembly of God Extreme Youth Group in Smithfield. We must
say what a great group of people! The kids asked questions and paid close attention to the video and the information
we provided. They participated with enthusiasm and honesty when asked questions. The adults in attendance were
interested and also asked questions. A Detective from the Smithfield Sheriffs Department also spoke about the dangers
on the Internet, provided some scenarios and answered questions. We thank the First Assembly of God for the invitation
and the Johnston County Sheriffs Department for their time and support of our program.
"MYSPACE" refuses request to supply Sex Offender names
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18699520/
April 23. 2007
North Carolinians can now receive e-mail alerts when a sex
offender moves into their neighborhood or near their child's school.
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1285421/
Visit the New Registry
http://www.ncfindoffender.gov/
March 23, 2007
Favoring Teachers Who Molest and Abuse Children - A Two Year Investigation conducted
by the Herald- Tribune. (Florida)
Chris Davis, Investigations Editor of the Herald-Tribune contacted us today regarding this two year investigation.
What was found is astonishing. The words "Broken Trust" perfectly describes the feelings of a victim, a survivor
and a parent.
As warned by the Herald-Tribune: Some documents may contain obscene language and detailed descriptions.
http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?CATEGORY=MULTIMEDIA0202
February 9, 2007
"From Schoolyards to Web" Barbara Black Quoted
In Raleigh, NC News Paper
http://www.newsobserver.com/102/story/541363.html
February 7, 2007
Clayton, North Carolina Police Chief meets with Kids Come First
We would like to thank Clayton Police Chief Glen Allen for taking the time to meet with us to review our program.
Chief Allen's personal enthusiasm, support and concern for our children is a valued asset to our organization.
We look forward to working with him in the future.
