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800,000+ Children reported missing
in the U.S. every year
2,000+ Children reported missing
every single day
3,800+ Children likely trafficked
from endangered runaway cases
93% Of reported missing children
are endangered runaways
Estimated Children Reported Missing in the U.S. in 2026
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Based on FBI & NCMEC data — approximately 800,000 children reported missing annually in the U.S.
One child every 40 seconds.

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In The News

Current stories from across the nation.

✅ Found Safe
April 14, 2026
Abducted Michigan Teen Rescued After Classmates Track Location Using Cell Phone & Social Media
A student at Frontier school in Hamtramck, Michigan was abducted at gunpoint while waiting at a bus stop near Edwin and Pulaski around 7 a.m. Monday morning. Several classmates witnessed the incident and immediately sprang into action — using cell phone data and social media to track the student's location in real time and relay it to police. Officers located the vehicle, stopped it, and took the suspect into custody. The student was recovered safely and police say there is no ongoing threat. Hamtramck Public Schools Board of Education President Abdulmalik Algahaim praised the students' quick thinking, saying their actions directly led to the rescue.
🚨 Major Operation
April 7, 2026
Operation "Safe Return": 37 Missing Children Recovered in Riverside County — 7 Suspects Arrested
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that 37 missing children were recovered in Riverside County during a sweeping joint operation between the California Department of Justice and the U.S. Marshals Service. Operation Safe Return specifically targeted the most at-risk children listed in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, working alongside the Riverside Police Department, Riverside County Sheriff's Department, CHP, and multiple other agencies. Seven suspects were arrested in connection with the recoveries. "Every child deserves to be safe, protected, and given the chance to live their life free from exploitation," said Governor Newsom. "We will never stop fighting to protect California children and bring them home," added Attorney General Bonta.
✅ Found Safe
April 3, 2026
Missing Florida Baby Found at U.S.-Mexico Border — Mother Arrested, Father Still at Large
One-year-old Itzayana Gonzalez had been missing from DeLand, Florida since late 2025 after her parents — Doranalleli Gonzalez, 24, and Jose Campo, 27 — allegedly fled to avoid a DCF custody order stemming from child abuse allegations. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office learned Friday that the mother was attempting to cross into Mexico with the baby. U.S. Marshals intercepted them at the border. The mother was arrested on her warrant and Itzayana was taken into Child Protective Services custody. Jose Campo remains at large and his whereabouts are unknown.
✅ Found Safe
April 2, 2026
Missing 13-Year-Old Found Alive After 30 Years — Cold Case Solved in Arizona
Christina Marie Plante disappeared from Star Valley, Arizona on May 15, 1994 at age 13. Despite extensive searches and interviews over the decades, the case went cold with no viable leads. The Gila County Sheriff's Office announced this week that their newly formed cold case unit — using modern investigative techniques and technological advances — located Plante, now 44 years old, alive. Her identity has been confirmed and her missing persons case is officially closed. No further details will be released out of respect for her privacy.
🚨 Predator Sting
April 1, 2026
16 Child Predators Arrested in Florida "Operation Catch a Con" — School Bus Driver & Disney Employee Among Those Caught
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, and a multi-agency task force arrested 16 men following a four-day undercover sting operation (March 18–21). Investigators posed as children aged 13, 14, and 15 in online chatrooms and escort websites. Fifteen suspects physically drove to locations expecting to meet a minor for sex. Among those arrested: a Volusia County school bus driver, a former Disney employee, and a man who left four children alone in a hotel room before heading to the meeting. Over 100 felony charges were filed. "Each one of these predators was ready and willing to engage in sexual abuse of children, but they were met with undercover officers and handcuffs instead," said Uthmeier.

Faces of the Missing

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Thousands of children are missing right now.
Your eyes could bring one home.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children maintains a live database of active missing children cases across the U.S. Browse current cases, download posters, and share — because awareness saves lives.

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Featured Stories

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Found Safe
April 11, 2026
Missing 8-Year-Old Boy with Autism Found Safe in Alabama After Massive Multi-Agency Search
An 8-year-old boy diagnosed with autism went missing from his family's yard in the Fruithurst area of Cleburne County, Alabama on Saturday morning. Authorities immediately launched a large-scale search deploying K-9 tracking dogs, drones, helicopters, underwater cameras, and numerous volunteers from surrounding counties and the state of Georgia. The child was located safe shortly before 5 p.m. the same day. The Cleburne County Sheriff's Office praised the response as "a true team effort" by law enforcement, first responders, and the community.
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Predator Alert
April 2, 2026
Florida Teen Charged With Luring Missing 11-Year-Old for Registered Sex Offender — Victim Held at Gunpoint for Days
A 15-year-old from Hastings, Florida — Junior Bishop — has been charged as an adult with armed kidnapping after investigators proved he helped lure a missing 11-year-old boy into the hands of 60-year-old registered sex offender Darnell Hairston. The victim was held at a wooded campsite, choked until unconscious, threatened with a knife and firearm, bound with shoelaces and an extension cord, and had duct tape placed over his mouth for multiple days. A Good Samaritan's 911 call about suspicious activity led to a traffic stop that ultimately rescued the child. Hairston, who had served 12 years for false imprisonment, faces kidnapping, aggravated child abuse, and robbery charges. Bishop was additionally charged with trying to run over a deputy during his attempted escape.
Found Safe
March 28, 2026
7-Year-Old Myla Roper Found Safe in Alabama After Tennessee Endangered Child Alert
Seven-year-old Myla Roper was reported missing Friday from La Vergne, Tennessee in a suspected custodial interference case. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an Endangered Child Alert and police say Automatic License Plate Reader technology played a critical role in tracking the vehicle involved. Myla was located in Alabama late Friday night, confirmed unharmed. The non-custodial parent is in custody, and Myla has been placed with family through the Department of Children's Services.
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Awareness
March 27, 2026
"Too Good to Be True" — How Traffickers Use Fake Job Offers to Trap Victims
Traffickers are increasingly using fake job postings on LinkedIn, Facebook, and WhatsApp to lure victims — promising high salaries, paid travel, and flexible hours. The FBI has warned that once victims arrive, passports are confiscated and debt bondage begins. INTERPOL reports victims from 66 countries have been trafficked into forced labor scam centers worldwide. Red flags: offers too good to be true, requests for photos, pressure to meet off-site, and communication from personal accounts instead of company emails. If something feels wrong — trust that instinct.
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Rescued
March 13, 2026
Ohio Teen Madison Fields Rescued in Florida After FBI, Colerain Police, and BCI Multi-State Operation
Madison Fields, missing from Colerain Township, Ohio since mid-February, has been safely located and rescued in Palatka, Florida. The FBI's Hostage Rescue Team tracked a person of interest from Tennessee to a Florida hotel, where Madison was found safe and the suspect was taken into custody.
Found Safe
March 8, 2026
12-Year-Old Vanessa Cruz Found Safe in Houston After Week-Long AMBER Alert — Suspect in Custody
Vanessa Cruz was reported missing from her Houston home on March 1st after an adult neighbor was seen leaving with her. Houston PD issued an AMBER Alert, and a hotel desk clerk in Galveston recognized the pair from the alert. Officers responded within minutes and found Vanessa safe in a ground-floor room. The 34-year-old suspect was arrested and faces federal charges.

Why Awareness Matters

100+

Children are abducted by strangers each year in the U.S. — non-family abductions are among the most dangerous cases

1 in 6

Endangered runaways reported to NCMEC are likely victims of child sex trafficking

3,800+

Children are likely trafficked from endangered runaway cases reported to NCMEC every year

First 3hrs

The most critical window — early reporting dramatically increases recovery chances

76%

Of abducted children who are murdered are killed within the first 3 hours

93%

Of all missing children reported to NCMEC are endangered runaways — most at-risk and vulnerable to trafficking

40%

Of child abductions are carried out by someone the child already knows — a neighbor, family friend, or acquaintance

1 in 4

Girls and 1 in 13 boys in the U.S. will experience sexual abuse before the age of 18

50%

Of online predators who attempt to meet a child in person will follow through — online danger is very real

Under 18

The average age a child is first trafficked in the U.S. is between 12 and 14 years old

Our Mission in Numbers

Missing Child Alert By The Numbers

13
Alerts posted
every single day
365
Days a year
we are active
50
States covered
across the US
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Children too small
to fight for
150,000+
Facebook followers
and growing
28,000+
Alerts posted
to date

Key Resources

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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The nation's leading nonprofit for missing children. Report a missing child 24/7.
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FBI Missing Persons
Federal resources and guidance for families of missing children.
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AMBER Alert
The national emergency broadcast system for abducted children.
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Childhelp National Hotline
24/7 crisis support for children and families: 1-800-422-4453
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DHS Blue Campaign
National effort to combat human trafficking and protect children.
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Our Facebook Page
Follow Missing Child Alert for daily real-time alerts posted every hour.
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National Runaway Safeline
Free, confidential support for runaway & at-risk teens 24/7. Call or text: 1-800-786-2929
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Teen Line – Peer Counseling
Private teen-to-teen counseling & crisis support. Text "TEEN" to 839863 or call 1-800-852-8336.

Submit a Tip or Report a Crime

If you have information about a missing child, suspected exploitation, sextortion, trafficking, or other crimes against children, please contact the appropriate agency below. In an emergency, always call 911 first.

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Emergency? Call 911 Immediately
If a child is in immediate danger, do not wait — call your local emergency services right now.
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Missing Child

Report a missing child or share information that may help locate one.

🏛️ Report to NCMEC (Online) 📞 NCMEC Hotline: 1-800-843-5678 🔎 Submit a Tip to the FBI
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Child Sexual Exploitation / CSAM

Report child sexual abuse material (CSAM), online exploitation, or sextortion targeting minors.

📡 NCMEC CyberTipline (Online) 💻 FBI Internet Crime Complaint (IC3) 📋 OJJDP Child Exploitation Info
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Human Trafficking

Report suspected child sex or labor trafficking to trained specialists available 24/7.

🌐 National Trafficking Hotline (Online) 📞 Call: 1-888-373-7888 (24/7) 💬 Text "HELP" or "INFO" to 233733 🔵 DHS Blue Campaign – Identify a Victim
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Sextortion

If a child is being threatened or coerced into sharing explicit images, report it immediately.

📡 NCMEC CyberTipline 🔎 Report to the FBI 💻 FBI Internet Crime Complaint (IC3) 🛡️ Take It Down (Remove Images)
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Child Abuse or Neglect

Report suspected physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of a child, or child neglect.

📞 Childhelp Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 🗺️ Find Your State Reporting Agency 📋 HHS Child Welfare Info
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General Tip / Crime Against Children

Have a tip that doesn't fit the other categories? Contact federal law enforcement directly.

🔎 Submit a Tip to the FBI 🏛️ DEA Tips (Drug-Related) 📋 OJJDP – Juvenile Justice Resources

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If you’ve seen a missing child story in your local news, have a reunification story, want to share a tip, or have a personal story of your own to share — we want to hear from you. Together we can reach further.

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About Missing Child Alert

"Every child matters. Every prayer counts. Every action makes a difference."

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Who We Are

Missing Child Alert is a faith-driven awareness platform built on a simple, unshakeable conviction: no missing child should ever be forgotten, and no family should ever feel like they are searching alone. We are a community of believers and concerned citizens who refuse to look away. This site exists to keep names in front of eyes, stories in front of hearts, and urgency in front of communities across America.

We are not a government agency or law enforcement body. We are people of faith who believe that awareness saves lives — and that every share, every post, every conversation brings a child one step closer to home.

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Faith in Action

We believe in the power of prayer — not as a last resort, but as a first response. Prayer moves hearts. It opens doors that logic cannot unlock. It guides the feet of strangers toward answers that investigators sometimes cannot find. We have seen it happen, and we believe it will keep happening.

But we also believe, as James 2:17 reminds us, that faith without works is dead. Prayer and action are not opposites — they are partners. We pray, and then we move. We ask God for guidance, and then we share the alert. We lift up the family in our hearts, and then we answer the call. Together, prayer and action form a force that no darkness can withstand.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to serve as a bridge between missing child alerts and the communities that can act on them. We amplify voices that might otherwise go unheard. We equip families and concerned citizens with the resources they need. And we work to foster a nationwide network of people who are paying attention — because the next person who sees something and says something might be the reason a child comes home.

We cover breaking news, found-safe stories, awareness articles, and safety resources — all in one place, freely accessible to anyone who cares enough to show up.

🕊️ Will You Pray — and Act?

Right now, thousands of children across this country are missing. Their parents are awake at night. Their siblings are waiting. Law enforcement is searching. And somewhere, someone might have the piece of the puzzle that brings them home.

We invite you to pray specifically: pray for the children by name, for the families holding on by faith, for investigators to be guided to answers, and for anyone who holds information to find the courage to come forward. Then act — share an alert, spread this site, submit a tip, or simply tell one person. God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. You could be one of them.