Freemasons have long been committed to children and families through our scholarship program, children's learning centers, model student assistance program and sponsorship of youth groups. Arizona Freemasons have been conducting child identification programs for a number of years and we are proud to offer this expanded program called AZCHIP. The previous program consisted of a single photo and fingerprinting. The new program adds a short video interview and a dental imprint called Toothprints. Toothprints is a technique developed by David Tesini, a Massachusetts children's Dentist and incorporated into CHIP by Dr. David Harte, a Massachusetts Freemason. These additions make CHIP the most comprehensive childrens ID program available.

A parent's worst nightmare is the disappearance of a child. In todays society with over one million children being reported missing each year, we are committed to helping address this problem.

AZCHIP is designed to give families a measure of protection against this ever-increasing problem. AZCHIP provides Law Enforcement with important tools to assist in the speedy and safe recovery of a missing child. Through the benevolence of the Grand Lodge of Arizona and its membership we are pleased to present this service free of charge. AZCHIP Freemasons are committed to offering this program to the families of Arizona on an ongoing basis.

WHAT IS AZCHIP
Arizona Child Identification Program addresses the alarming fact that more and more children are reported missing each year. While most are found, many are not. ALL of the identifying materials generated by the program are given to the childs family. We retain none of the information and this program is offered to the public at NO CHARGE.

AZCHIP is part of MASONICHIP, an initiative of North American Freemason's Grand Lodges, that generates "completed packs" of various identifying items of children for parents or guardians.

MASONICHIP is recognized by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and has recieved a SPECIAL AWARD OF COMMENDATION  from the NCMEC in February 2007.