If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. Missing child? Also call NCMEC 24/7:1-800-THE-LOST

Family resources

You don't have to do this alone.

Crisis lines, a step-by-step guide for the first hours, and the people who can help you push for answers.

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Emergency

911

If the child is in immediate danger or you've just discovered they're missing.

NCMEC 24/7

1-800-THE-LOST

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Free case support for families.

988 Lifeline

988

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text, any time, for you or your family.

Checklist

The first 48 hours

Tap each step as you complete it. Breathe. Do the next one.

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Legal advocacy

Help navigating police, custody, and foster-care systems — and pushing when a case is ignored.

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Mental health

Trauma-informed counselors and peer families who have walked this road.

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Media toolkit

How to talk to reporters, write a press release, and keep your child's name in the news.

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