Finding Kids

Summer gives children more freedom.

More time with friends. More hours spent online. More opportunities to explore, connect, and become independent.

For many families, that's part of what makes summer special.

It's also why this season can be a good opportunity to check in with your child, talk about what's happening in their world, and remind them who they can turn to if they need help.

The strongest safety conversations often start long before there's a problem to solve.

LET'S FIND EVERY ONE.

Parents and caregivers often recognize subtle changes before anyone else.

A shift in behavior.
New online contacts.
Withdrawal from family.
Sudden secrecy.

These signs may seem small, but they can provide important context when concerns arise.

Families know their children best.

At Finding Kids, we listen carefully to families and use what they share to help inform investigative efforts and support planning.

Trust your instincts, and if something feels off, ask questions and seek help.

Let's find every one.

When a child goes missing, the first hours can feel overwhelming.

Families often ask:

• What happens after I call 911?
Law enforcement opens a case and begins gathering information about the child, their recent activity, and possible leads.

• What information should I gather?
Recent photos, social media usernames, phone numbers, locations, and names of friends or new contacts can all be helpful.

• Who is coordinating the search?
Law enforcement leads the investigation and may work with additional partners depending on the circumstances.

• What support is available to us?
Families may need help organizing information, understanding the process, and navigating what comes next.

At Finding Kids, we work alongside law enforcement and investigators to help organize information, develop leads, and support families throughout the process.

Share this post to help more families know what to expect when the unexpected happens.

Let's find every one.

The Finding Kids 2025 Annual Report is now available on our website.

This year’s report shares the real work behind our mission: locating missing children, supporting families through crisis, expanding aftercare, strengthening prevention, and working alongside law enforcement and community partners across the regions we serve.

We invite you to read the report and see how Finding Kids turns urgency into action, and how your support helps protect children when time matters most.

Read the full report here:
https://findingkids.org/annual-report-2025/