(Re-printed from the GACHIP Website)

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. Georgia Freemasons have been conducting child identification programs for a number of years and we are proud to offer this expanded program called GACHIP. The previous program consisted of a single photo and fingerprinting. The new program adds a short video interview and a dental imprint called Tooth prints. Tooth prints are 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 children’s ID program available.

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

GACHIP is designed to give families a measure of protection against this ever-increasing problem. GACHIP 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 Georgia and its membership we are pleased to present this service free of charge. Georgia Freemasons are committed to offering this program to the families of Georgia on an ongoing basis.

WHAT IS GACHIP
Georgia 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 child’s family. We retain none of the information and this program is offered to the public at NO CHARGE.

GACHIP is part of MASONICHIP, an initiative of North American Freemason's Grand Lodges, which 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 received a SPECIAL AWARD OF COMMENDATION from the NCMEC in February 2007.