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December 4, 2025March 3, 2026

NCPTF is hiring a Director of Development

This position is now closed. If you’re interested in supporting NCPTF’s mission, we invite you to explore our Volunteer Opportunities. Director of Development The Director of Development is a senior, mission-driven leader responsible for advancing NCPTF’s fundraising strategy through

November 18, 2025April 29, 2026

Behind the Scenes: The Child Protection Experts Fueling NCPTF’s Mission

Griffin Glynn is the Chief Investigations Officer at the National Child Protection Task Force, leveraging over 20 years of expertise in criminal investigations and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to lead critical efforts to locate missing, exploited, and trafficked children

June 18, 2025November 17, 2025

First-Ever Northeast Florida Missing Child Rescue Operation Successfully Locates 23* Missing & Endangered Children

*29 children have been located as of 12:00 PM on 7/10/2025. Multi-Agency Operation Unites Local, State, and Federal Partners to Locate and Help Missing and Exploited Youth in Northeast Florida For Immediate Release: 6/18/2025 Jacksonville, FL – The National Child

April 21, 2025May 20, 2026

Celebrating our 2024 World Changers

Each year, we take a moment to shine a light on the people behind the scenes—those who show up again and again to protect vulnerable children, improve outcomes, and strengthen the systems that serve them. These individuals don’t do

March 14, 2025November 17, 2025

First-Ever Capital Region Missing Child Rescue Operation Results in Successful Location of 64* Children and Teens Reported as Runaways

*Update: 69 Missing Children Have Been Located As of 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2025. New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services partners with state Office of Children and Family Services, and National Child Protection Task Force to

February 21, 2025April 29, 2026

Perspectives from the Buffalo, NY Missing Child Rescue Operation

In 2024, NCPTF launched a groundbreaking Missing Child Rescue Operation (MCRO) in Buffalo, NY, in collaboration with Missing Persons Clearinghouse at the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, local law enforcement, and partners across the private-sector, nonprofits,

February 19, 2025April 29, 2026

What 47 Missing Kids Reveal About A Nationwide Crisis

Heather Dark is the Chief Operating Officer at the National Child Protection Task Force. Drawing on her background in nonprofit management, communications, and strategic growth, Heather is leading initiatives that scale NCPTF’s efforts to recover even more missing, exploited,

February 6, 2025April 29, 2026

Honoring Barbara Jean Wilson: A Pillar of Strength and Advocacy

"Barbara teaches with a quiet presence that commands a room... when she talks, people listen." –NCPTF Co-Founder & CEO Kevin Branzetti We are lucky to be guided by individuals whose courage, wisdom, and compassion remind us of the profound

January 30, 2025November 17, 2025

New Faces, Bigger Impact: How NCPTF is Growing to Serve Even More Communities

At the heart of the National Child Protection Task Force is a simple, yet profound belief: every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and supported. It’s a belief that drives our mission, challenges us to innovate, and calls us

January 27, 2025April 29, 2026

Missing Child Rescue Operations: Our Plan to Help More Missing Kids in 2025 Than Ever Before

At NCPTF, we believe that every missing child deserves to be treated as endangered, because they are. Our Missing Child Rescue Operations are built on this foundational truth. These operations dive deep into each case, prioritizing urgency, uncovering hidden

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Author: heatherdark

NCPTF is hiring a Director of Development

Behind the Scenes: The Child Protection Experts Fueling NCPTF’s Mission

First-Ever Northeast Florida Missing Child Rescue Operation Successfully Locates 23* Missing & Endangered Children

Celebrating our 2024 World Changers

First-Ever Capital Region Missing Child Rescue Operation Results in Successful Location of 64* Children and Teens Reported as Runaways

Perspectives from the Buffalo, NY Missing Child Rescue Operation

What 47 Missing Kids Reveal About A Nationwide Crisis

Honoring Barbara Jean Wilson: A Pillar of Strength and Advocacy

New Faces, Bigger Impact: How NCPTF is Growing to Serve Even More Communities

Missing Child Rescue Operations: Our Plan to Help More Missing Kids in 2025 Than Ever Before

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