Resources and Support for Families

Many people go missing every year with the US reporting the highest numbers.

In 2021, the NCIC received over 520,000 missing persons reports. Among these, more than 337,000 reports pertained to youths and were entered into the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Crime Information (NCIC) database.

It is estimated that 2,300 children go missing every day in the US.

Statistics

There is no minimum wait time when a child goes missing.

Abductions can occur with either strangers or acquaintances. In cases involving strangers, females are abducted 64% more often than males. On the other hand, when the abductor is an acquaintance, females are abducted 72% more frequently than males.

Awareness

National Resources for Missing Persons

Provides 24/7 support, mental health advocates, and guidance for families of missing children.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)

Federal Investigative support and resources for missing persons, kidnappings, and related crimes.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Crimes Against Children & Missing Persons

National Missing and Unidentified Persons (NamUs)

Missing in America Network (By State Resources)

Offers state-specific assistance for missing or trafficked persons, including prevention tools and aftercare.

Websleuths

A community-driven web forum where amateur sleuths and professionals share information on missing persons and unsolved cases.

NecroSearch International

Nonprofit specializing in locating missing persons, including homicide victims, and assisting law enforcement and families with searches.

1–800–THE–LOST (1–800–843–5678)

Organizations that provide support, investigative resources, and assistance for families searching for missing loved ones.

A national database and resource hub for missing, unidentified, or unclaimed persons.