What do I do when someone goes missing? What do I do when my teen is found? How do I safely hire a private investigator or a K9 Handler?
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Download our checklists to help guide you through the steps to finding a missing person.
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CHECKLIST: FIRST STEPS WHEN YOU HAVE A MISSING CHILD
Missing Child Checklist: Your First Steps
When a child goes missing, every second counts—and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why we created this First Steps Checklist to guide you through the critical actions to take immediately. This list is just the beginning of the journey to bring your child home. It’s designed to help you stay focused, informed, and proactive during the most difficult moments.
From contacting law enforcement and gathering vital information to activating your community and protecting digital clues, each step has been carefully crafted based on real experience from families and advocates like you.
Please remember: this checklist is a starting point, not a substitute for law enforcement guidance. Always follow the direction of your investigating officers and don’t hesitate to reach out to us for support. You are not alone—we stand with you every step of the way.
CHECKLIST: FIRST STEPS WHEN YOU HAVE A MISSING adult family
Missing Adult Checklist: Your First Steps
When an adult goes missing, it can be overwhelming to know what to do first. Our First Steps Checklist offers clear, practical guidance to help families and loved ones take immediate action.
This step-by-step guide walks you through the most critical things to do in the early hours of a disappearance—from contacting friends and checking social media, to reporting to law enforcement and gathering key information. It also includes tips for working with police, preserving evidence, and how to safely assist with the investigation without interfering with the case.
We’ve created this resource based on real-world experience supporting missing person cases. Whether your loved one is considered vulnerable or not, this checklist can help you stay focused, organized, and empowered during a time of crisis.
You are not alone. We are here to help every step of the way.
Care, Share & Be Aware
Every time you share a missing child’s flyer, you become part of the search. You help amplify their story, widen the reach, and increase the chances that someone, somewhere, will recognize them.