MISSING CHILDREN
“My child is missing!!!…” – When your child is missing, CALL THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY – 911. Try to stay calm, listen to their instructions and respond to their questions and they will call A Child is Missing (ACIM) - Within 15 minutes calls are being made to the area where your child was last seen.
A CHILD IS MISSING 954-763-1288
500 SE 17th St., Suite 101 (Fort Lauderdale)
Must be referred by law enforcement. Provides assistance to law enforcement agencies in locating missing children and elderly. ®
FBI NATIONAL CENTER FOR THE ANALYSIS OF VIOLENT CRIME 1-800-634-4097
FLORIDA AMBER PLAN 1-888-356-4774
The purpose of this Plan is to broadcast critical information of a missing/abducted child believed to be in danger, in a timely manner, to the general public via radio and television. Not to be used for Runaway or Parental Abductions, unless investigations determines child’s life is in danger.
JIMMY RYCE CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF PREDATORY
ABDUCTIONS 1-800-546-7923
MISSING CHILDREN AWARENESS FOUNDATION 1-800-741-7233
13094 95th St. N. (Largo)
Free children’s fingerprint and photo ID kits available for parents or guardians. Library of safety information for children is also available. ®
MISSING CHILDREN INFORMATION
CLEARINGHOUSE 1-850-410-8585
Collects, stores, and disseminates information to help locate missing children-investigative support in the processing of leads associated with missing children cases.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND
EXPLOITED CHILDREN 1-800-843-5678
For those who have information on missing and exploited children.
After a children is reported missing to local law enforcement, this number may be called. A communications specialist will take information concerning your child, a case manager may be able to follow up with you and the law enforcement agency investigating the case, and may be able to refer the caller to a support group in the community.
Provides nationwide support services for families and professionals in the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of abducted, endangered, and sexually exploited children. ®
WHEN YOUR CHILD IS MISSING:
A Family Survival Guide 1-800-638-8736
This book, written by searching parents and published by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency, explains the role that various agencies play in the search for a missing child and features helpful checklists. Free copies available.