The Maryland Masonic Child ID Program (MD CHIP) has provided Maryland parents with an extra measure of security for years. Our volunteers set up at events across the state on a year-round basis.When a child participates in the program; all vital statistics are recorded. The child is photographed and digital fingerprints are taken. Additionally; the child is photographed and a video recording of the child speaking is made. All of the above information is then recorded onto a CD. A cheek swab of the child’s DNA is collected painlessly. Everything is then sealed in an envelope and given to the parent for safekeeping. We retain none of the information.
